CS Wandayi Issues Orders Affecting Fuel Supply Countrywide

Some petrol stations, especially those in rural areas, are said to have run out of fuel stocks, with others in urban areas like Nairobi being said to cap the amount motorists can pump...

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Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has accused oil marketers of hoarding fuel illegally and ordered the immediate release of all withheld petroleum products at EPRA gazetted prices.

The government has sufficient fuel reserves and warns against panic buying.
CS Opiyo Wandayi is taking a firm stance against marketers allegedly holding fuel for price hikes.
Hoarding is deemed exploitation and a violation of licensing conditions, with threats of firm action against offenders.