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March 24, 2026
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EPRA Catches 23 Petrol Stations Selling Adulterated Fuel

EPRA Catches 23 Petrol Stations Selling Adulterated Fuel

For decades, unscrupulous dealers have been tampering with fuel, often by mixing in kerosene or diverting export-bound products into the domestic market...

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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has identified 23 petrol stations across the country that were found selling adulterated fuel during a recent nationwide audit.

  • Out of 10,598 fuel samples collected from 2,305 outlets, 99% were compliant, but 23 stations failed inspection.
  • EPRA conducted tests in counties including Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Machakos, Makueni, Bungoma, Vihiga, Nyandarua, Kwale, Kilifi, Meru, and Mombasa.
  • The regulator uses fuel marking and mobile laboratories with XRF analysers to detect adulteration, a persistent issue in Kenya's petroleum sector that damages vehicles.

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