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March 25, 2026
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CS Wandayi: Oil marketers are hoarding fuel

CS Wandayi: Oil marketers are hoarding fuel

CS Wandayi said the move is a direct breach of their licensing obligations...

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Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has accused oil marketers of "commercially opportunistic" fuel hoarding, which he claims is causing artificial supply restrictions despite sufficient national reserves.

  • Kenya Pipeline Company holds 102 million litres of petrol and 146 million litres of diesel.
  • Vessels are scheduled to deliver a combined 30 million litres this month, with another 288 million litres planned.
  • CS Wandayi warned that hoarding is "contrary to the public interest" and a breach of licensing obligations.

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