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April 4, 2026
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Petrol Stations Reportedly Hike Fuel Prices Ksh200 Amid Shortage in Nairobi

Petrol Stations Reportedly Hike Fuel Prices Ksh200 Amid Shortage in Nairobi

Fuel shortages have also been reported in Mombasa and Kakamega despite the government's insistence that there are enough fuel stocks to last a fortnight...

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A severe fuel shortage is gripping Nairobi and Mombasa, leading to closed petrol stations and prices skyrocketing to Ksh200 per litre, despite government assurances of sufficient supply.

  • Motorists in Nairobi are forced to pay up to Ksh200 for petrol, a stark increase from the official Ksh178.28.
  • Oil marketers are accused by retailers of hoarding fuel, anticipating a price review potentially influenced by the Iran war.
  • Government officials, including Treasury Cabinet Secretary and Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, maintain that fuel stocks are adequate and shipments have arrived to cover April.

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