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The government has reassured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum reserves to withstand potential supply disruptions stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi stated that Kenya currently maintains adequate stocks to meet both domestic demand and regional obligations. Scheduled fuel imports are already secured through the end of April 2026, ensuring uninterrupted availability despite global market volatility.
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“Kenya has sufficient petroleum products to cover both the country and the region in light of the crisis in the Middle East,” Wandayi said.
He added that the government-to-government import framework has helped stabilize Kenya’s fuel supply chain, shielding it from fluctuations in international spot markets. Authorities are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East to mitigate any emerging risks promptly.
“We are closely tracking the evolving situation while coordinating with our government-to-government suppliers for contingency planning,” Wandayi noted.
The assurance comes amid rising geopolitical tensions following coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory missile attacks across the Gulf, which have disrupted oil exports from a key global producing region.
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Explosions were reported in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, while Qatar intercepted missiles targeting its territory, highlighting the widening regional conflict. Concerns over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital maritime corridor handling about 20% of global oil and LNG shipments—have sent oil prices soaring and raised alarm across energy markets.
Despite these global risks, Wandayi emphasized that Kenya’s proactive planning, forward contracting, and strategic imports leave the country well-positioned to maintain stable fuel supply.
“We assure the public and all stakeholders that the Ministry remains vigilant and will continue taking measures to ensure uninterrupted petroleum supply,” he said.
The conflict has already disrupted crude flows to parts of Asia, which relies on the Middle East for approximately 60% of its oil imports, further underscoring the global implications of the Middle East crisis.
