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.

Demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Kenya experienced a significant surge, increasing by 14.6% to 251,425 metric tonnes in the latter half of 2025.

• The total LPG demand reached 251,425 metric tonnes.
• The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reported the findings.
• Growth is attributed to clean cooking campaigns, the government's LPG expansion strategy, and VAT exemptions under the Finance Act, 2023.

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.