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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