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April 7, 2026
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One Petroleum Enforces Govt Order to Block Illegal Fuel Import

One Petroleum Enforces Govt Order to Block Illegal Fuel Import

According to the firm, the decision to halt the release of the fuel cargo follows consultations with the government. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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One Petroleum Limited has blocked an illegal fuel import following a directive from the Kenyan government. The consignment, priced significantly higher than the approved rate, posed a threat to fuel price stability.

  • A 60,000-metric-tonne cargo of Super Petrol was imported at KSh 198,000 per metric tonne, exceeding the government rate of Sh140,000.
  • The directive came from Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, ordering One Petroleum Ltd to recall and export the disputed cargo.
  • The importation contravened Kenya's Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel supply arrangement, designed to ensure price stability and consistent supply.

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