Kenya's independent fuel retailers are urging the government to permit private fuel imports, warning of an imminent shortage due to global supply chain disruptions from Middle Eastern tensions.

• About 20% of Kenya's roughly 3,100 fuel stations are already experiencing shortages.
• The Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK), represented by chairman Martin Chomba, is leading the appeal.
• Retailers are also concerned about the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) maintaining current pump prices despite rising import costs, and warn of potential fuel hoarding.