Inside Govt's Plan to Quell Future Fuel Price Hikes Through Private Sector

His comments come at a time when Kenya is grappling with a fuel shortage, raising fears of price hikes for motorists ahead of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) price review...

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Kenya is planning to establish long-term fuel reserves to end fears of supply shocks and shortages, according to Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi. The country currently relies on a continuous supply chain with reserves only sufficient for a maximum of 21 days.

The government will partner with the private sector to build fuel storage facilities capable of holding thousands of metric tonnes.
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced the plan following challenges faced due to disruptions in the Middle East conflict.
This initiative aims to mitigate the impact of any disruption in the fuel import, shipping, or distribution chain, a vulnerability previously highlighted by a controversy over substandard fuel imports.