Motorists Warn Against Fuel Increase Ahead of EPRA Pump Price Review
The warning comes hours before EPRA announces new fuel prices for the months of April and May, with some expressing fears over a possible price hike...
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Motorists are urging the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to prevent an increase in fuel prices during the April 14, 2026 review, warning that higher costs would exacerbate the current economic strain on Kenyans.
- The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) highlighted that any price hike would worsen the cost of living for households and businesses already struggling with rising expenses.
- MAK suggested the government restore fuel subsidies removed by the President William Ruto administration.
- The association also raised concerns about potential benefits to private interests within the government-to-government fuel procurement system, estimating a possible Ksh43 per litre advantage.
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