Fuel shortage: More petrol stations run dry amid Wandayi assurance
Motorists opt to fill their tanks in anticipation of further shortages...
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Kenya is experiencing a growing fuel shortage, with petrol stations running dry across the country, despite assurances from the Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi that sufficient stocks are available.
- Numerous petrol stations in counties like Kilifi and Mombasa have ceased operations due to depleted fuel reserves.
- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi insists Kenya has enough fuel and contingency plans are in place, attributing anxieties to the Middle East conflict.
- Industry players warn of a looming supply crunch by early April, with no fuel vessels expected at the Port of Mombasa until the first week of the month.
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CS Wandayi Orders Oil Marketers to Release Hoarded Fuel - March 2026
Energy Cabinet Secretary Moses Wandayi has ordered oil marketers to immediately release fuel that is allegedly being hoarded and hidden from the market, as Kenya experiences a growing fuel shortage with petrol stations running dry across the country. This comes despite Wandayi's earlier assurances that sufficient stocks are available. The Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK) has also urged the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to increase fuel prices to align with global markets and prevent impending shortages. The boss of financial giant BlackRock separately warned that oil prices hitting $150 a barrel would trigger a global recession, adding to concerns about energy costs.
