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Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans that fuel prices are expected to decline in the near future, describing the recent hike as a temporary setback.
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Appearing before the National Assembly’s Energy Committee, Wandayi stated, “The recent rise in fuel prices was a short-term issue. In fact, fuel costs at the pump have generally been on a downward trend since July last year.”
He attributed the recent price increase for the July–August 2025 period to a mix of factors such as global market fluctuations, higher import (landing) costs, and tax policies.
The CS also highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to protect consumers through a fuel stabilization fund, which offers financial support to fuel distributors to help absorb sharp price changes.
His comments follow growing public concern over rising living costs and the broad impact of fuel prices on other areas of the economy.
In the most recent adjustment by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene rose by Ksh.8.99, Ksh.8.67, and Ksh.9.65 per litre, respectively.
