CS Opiyo Wandayi Reassures G-to-G Fuel Supplies Unaffected by Middle East Conflict - March 2026

Kenya's Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has reassured the public that fuel prices will not increase despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, specifically assuring that government-to-government fuel supplies remain unaffected. The escalating conflict in the Middle East is casting a shadow over Kenya's significant trade relationship with the Gulf region, with potential repercussions for billions of shillings in business. Heightened tensions in the Middle East are posing a significant threat to global energy markets, with potentially severe economic repercussions for Kenya and the broader East African region. The Gulf region's ongoing instability is poised to significantly impact the economies of Kenya and the broader East African region. New attacks have caused fear in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, with details still emerging about the incidents in these Middle Eastern nations.

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