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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has flagged five petrol stations nationwide for failing to meet fuel quality standards between January and March 2026.
In a public notice, the regulator said it carried out a wide-ranging inspection exercise under Section 92 of the Petroleum Act 2019, which mandates continuous monitoring to prevent fuel adulteration and illegal diversion of products.
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EPRA reported that 2,713 tests were conducted across 758 fuel stations during the three-month period. Out of these, 753 stations—representing 99.34 per cent—met the required standards, while five stations (0.66 per cent) were found to be non-compliant.
The Authority said the inspections are part of ongoing efforts to ensure fuel sold, transported, and stored across the country meets set quality standards and to curb malpractice in the sector.
According to EPRA, the affected stations were cited under Regulation 15 of the Energy (Retail Facility Construction and Licensing) Regulations 2013, with each found to have committed specific violations.
In Kapkayo, Elgeyo Marakwet County, a station was found selling petrol and diesel with high sulphur content and mixed with kerosene. In Habaswein, Wajir County, diesel with excessive sulphur levels was detected.
Inspectors also found cases of fuel diversion, including diesel meant for export being sold locally in Matuga, and export-designated kerosene being sold within Kisumu CBD.
In Murungaru, Nyandarua County, a station was found selling diesel adulterated with domestic kerosene.
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EPRA said action has already been taken against the implicated outlets. The Kapkayo station has since resumed operations after improving its fuel quality and paying Sh101,638 in taxes and penalties, while the Kisumu outlet also reopened after settling Sh435,100 in fines.
However, cases involving the Habaswein and Matuga stations are still in court, and the Murungaru station remains closed.
The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding consumers and maintaining fair practices in the petroleum industry, urging the public to report suspected cases of fuel adulteration or illegal fuel sales.
Consumers can report such incidents through EPRA’s hotline (0709 366 000), USSD code (*363#), or SMS service (40850).
