Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa called the protests counterproductive, saying January's demonstrations against fuel price increases resulted in $20 million to $30 million in losses for businesses from looting and non-productive days. 
Nduna ya zofalitsa nkhani a Monica Mutsvangwa anafotokoza kuti zionetserozo  ndizosapindulitsa, anati zionetsero za mwezi wa Januwale zotsutsana ndi kukwera kwa mafuta, kunachititsa kuti ndalama za ma dola  zapakatikati pa 20 ndi 30 miliyoni  zitayike chifukwa cha  kuba komanso kusagwira ntchito kwa masiku.