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Wandayi Blames Middle East Crisis for Fuel Price Surge

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has attributed the recent increase in fuel prices in Kenya to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, saying disruptions in the global energy market have significantly raised the cost of importing petroleum products. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement on …

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Fuel Shock: Govt Injects Sh5B to Curb Rising Prices

The government will draw about Sh5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund to cushion Kenyans against rising fuel prices in the latest monthly review covering the period May 15, 2026, to June 14, 2026. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the intervention is aimed at stabilising …

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10 Petrol Stations Caught Selling Contaminated Fuel

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has identified 10 petrol stations in a recent nationwide crackdown on fuel quality violations. Between October and December 2025, EPRA conducted 4,394 tests across 967 petroleum sites. While 957 sites (98.97%) complied with regulations, 10 sites (1.03%) were found non-compliant. Click here to …

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