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March 23, 2026
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Ministry of Energy Addresses Fuel Shortage Concerns Amid Rationing & Panic Buying

Ministry of Energy Addresses Fuel Shortage Concerns Amid Rationing & Panic Buying

Kenyans have expressed concern that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could trigger a fuel shortage in the country...

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Kenya's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has reassured the public about sufficient petrol reserves, attributing recent shortages to hoarding by oil marketers anticipating price hikes.

  • 101 million litres of super petrol have been added to the system, expected to last over 10 days.
  • The assurance comes from Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban amidst concerns fueled by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
  • The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is reportedly addressing the hoarding issue to normalize supply.

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