Kenyan consumption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) saw a significant increase in 2025, reaching 475,943 metric tonnes. This growth of 14.72 percent is largely attributed to the product's zero-rating for tax purposes, making it more affordable and accessible.

• LPG consumption rose by 14.72 percent to 475,943 metric tonnes in 2025.
• The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reported the figures in their latest statistics report.
• The zero-rating of LPG and expanded infrastructure were key drivers behind the increased uptake.

Domestic petroleum consumption in Kenya surged by 8.41 percent in the year ending June 2026, driven by increased activity in key economic sectors.

• Total domestic demand for petroleum products reached 6.33 million cubic metres.
• The Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reported the findings in its Kenya Economic Survey 2026.
• Growth was primarily supported by a 5.4 percent expansion in the transportation and storage sector and a 5.7 percent increase in the construction sector, leading to higher demand for diesel (Automotive Gas Oil).

Rwanda's first bulk fuel cargo under a government-to-government arrangement with the Sultanate of Oman is set to arrive at the Mombasa port on Tuesday, signaling a significant boost for Kenya's ambition to re-establish Mombasa as a regional petroleum hub.

• Rwanda's petroleum imports through the Northern Corridor are projected to increase from approximately 42,000 cubic metres in 2025 to over 500,000 cubic metres annually.
• The deal involves OQ Trading, the international trading arm of the Omani government, supplying fuel to Rwanda.
• This shift marks a departure from Rwanda's historical reliance on the Central Corridor through Tanzania for its petroleum supplies.