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.
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