Mombasa–Nairobi highway experienced significant traffic gridlock throughout the day, disrupting travel between the two major cities.

• The cause of the extensive traffic jam is attributed to a massive buildup of vehicles.
• Commuters and transporters are most affected by the disruption.
• The disruption is reported to have lasted the entire day.

Demand for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Kenya experienced a significant surge, increasing by 14.6% in the latter half of 2025. This growth highlights a notable shift in energy consumption patterns across the country.

• An increase in demand by 14.6% for LPG.
• The period of growth was the six months leading up to December 2025.
• The article is from NTV Kenya, published in the Daily Nation.

The boss of financial giant BlackRock warned that oil prices hitting $150 a barrel would trigger a global recession.

• $150 a barrel oil price could lead to a "stark and steep recession."
• Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, a financial firm managing $14 trillion in assets.
• Fink also dismissed comparisons to the 2007-08 financial crisis and expressed optimism about the growth potential of AI, while urging a rebalancing of educational focus towards technical trades.

The Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK) is urging the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to increase fuel prices to align with global markets and prevent impending shortages.

• POAK Chairperson Martin Chomba warned that current pump prices, reflecting older shipments, do not account for recent global price spikes, potentially leading to hoarding by oil marketers.
• The POAK, representing fuel dealers, highlighted delays in oil tanker docking at the Port of Mombasa, contributing to supply gaps and panic buying.
• The Kenyan government maintains that fuel stocks are adequate, recently confirming the arrival of over 100 million litres of super petrol.

Kenya is experiencing a growing fuel shortage, with petrol stations running dry across the country, despite assurances from the Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi that sufficient stocks are available.

• Numerous petrol stations in counties like Kilifi and Mombasa have ceased operations due to depleted fuel reserves.
• Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi insists Kenya has enough fuel and contingency plans are in place, attributing anxieties to the Middle East conflict.
• Industry players warn of a looming supply crunch by early April, with no fuel vessels expected at the Port of Mombasa until the first week of the month.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has accused oil marketers of "commercially opportunistic" fuel hoarding, which he claims is causing artificial supply restrictions despite sufficient national reserves.

• Kenya Pipeline Company holds 102 million litres of petrol and 146 million litres of diesel.
• Vessels are scheduled to deliver a combined 30 million litres this month, with another 288 million litres planned.
• CS Wandayi warned that hoarding is "contrary to the public interest" and a breach of licensing obligations.