KPC Dismisses Fuel Shortage Fears, Assures Kenyans of Adequate Stocks
KPC maintained that all its terminals and depots currently hold adequate volumes of super petrol, diesel and jet fuel, adding that the products meet strict national and international quality standards as prescribed by relevant certification bodies. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya n..
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The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has issued a statement to allay public fears regarding a potential fuel shortage, assuring the nation of adequate petroleum stocks across its network.
- KPC confirms sufficient stocks of super petrol, diesel, and jet fuel in all its terminals and depots.
- The company operates an extensive 1,342-kilometre pipeline network from Mombasa to key inland depots.
- The reassurance comes amidst reports of intermittent shortages at some retail stations, which KPC attributes to logistical issues at the retail level.
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