Kenyan petroleum dealers are threatening to halt fuel supplies nationwide unless the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) increases pump prices to reflect the true market cost. The dealers cite operating losses and depleted working capital due to the current pricing not accounting for escalating global fuel costs exacerbated by the Middle East crisis.

• Dealers are demanding an immediate review of fuel prices by Epra, which has so far maintained current rates until April 15.
• The United Energy and Petroleum Association (Unepa), led by its chairperson Irene Kimathi, warns that continued operation at a loss may force them to halt sales.
• Dealers are also considering diverting fuel to neighboring countries with unregulated markets, which could further jeopardize Kenya's domestic supply.

The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has strongly criticized a proposed fuel compensation plan by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), arguing it favors oil marketing companies (OMCs) and risks taxpayer liability.

• COFEK opposes the reported Sh11 per litre compensation to OMCs for excess fuel imports.
• Key organizations involved are COFEK and EPRA.
• The federation argues the plan breaches EPRA's mandate to protect consumers and may violate the Public Finance Management Act 2012.

TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya has moved up to second place in Kenya's oil market share, surpassing Rubis Energy Kenya, according to the latest report from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

• TotalEnergies now holds 14.01 percent market share, with sales of 441,929 cubic metres.
• Rubis Energy Kenya dropped to third place.
• Vivo Energy Kenya remains the market leader with 20.56 percent market share.