Economists and energy experts have refuted claims by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi regarding the ongoing petroleum sector crisis, attributing the challenges to opaque fuel deals and policy failures.

• Economist Patrick Muinde criticized government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel deals for lacking competitive procurement processes, potentially leading to scandals and inefficiencies.
• The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) Chairman CPA Elizabeth Kalunda described the situation as a systemic failure, calling for accountability for those responsible.
• Experts highlighted that the landed cost, reflecting international purchase prices, accounts for 50-55% of fuel pricing, making Kenya vulnerable to global supply shocks.