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The legal context for this price adjustment lies primarily with the Energy Regulation Act, Cap. 436 of the Laws of Zambia, which empowers the ERB to regulate energy prices and ensure a stable and competitive energy sector. The ERB's decisions are administrative in nature and, while generally binding, are subject to judicial review if there are grounds to challenge the procedural fairness or statutory compliance of the decision-making process. Key parties involved include the Energy Regulation Board as the primary regulator, motorists and consumers who bear the direct cost, and various businesses whose profitability and operational viability are directly impacted. The Zambian government also plays a role through its energy policies and oversight of regulatory bodies.