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Kenya fuel pricing and supply disputes

Overview

Tensions regarding fuel costs in Kenya escalated through October 2026. Initially, the Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) threatened peaceful protests, demanding an independent review of price adjustments and an audit of the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) petroleum importation arrangement. MAK specifically highlighted a significant increase in kerosene prices compared to petrol and diesel.

By late October, the crisis expanded to include supply concerns. Independent petroleum dealers, represented by the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya and the Kenya Independent Petroleum Dealers Association, threatened to suspend fuel purchases. They accused oil marketing companies of charging wholesale prices that exceed the limits set by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), warning that these practices could lead to nationwide shortages.

Entities

Kenya · Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority · Kenya Independent Petroleum Dealers Association · Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya · Motorists Association of Kenya

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Kenya fuel crisis looms as independent dealers threaten supply halt

    Independent fuel dealers in Kenya have threatened to stop purchasing petroleum products, citing wholesale prices that exceed regulated limits set by EPRA, raising fears of nationwide shortages.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Kenya motorists threaten protests over rising fuel prices

    The Motorists Association of Kenya is threatening protests and demanding an audit of G-to-G fuel imports and pricing transparency following sharp increases in kerosene, petrol, and diesel prices.

Sources

ghanamma.com · kenyans.co.ke · nairobileo.co.ke · nairobinews.co.ke · pulselive.co.ke · uzalendonews.co.ke