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March 23, 2026
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Fuel crisis looms as petroleum dealers threaten to stop supply

Fuel crisis looms as petroleum dealers threaten to stop supply

United Energy and Petroleum Association has urged Epra to suspend the current price regulation to allow the market to reflect the true cost of fuel...

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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.

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