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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 14, 2026
6h ago
Why fuel prices must fall: Kiharu MP says govt has a 50pc chance to lower costs
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has urged fuel price cuts, citing high taxes and urging reforms as EPRA prepares new pricing amid global oil volatility...
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is demanding a reduction in fuel prices, stating that Kenya has a 50 percent opportunity to lower costs through domestic policy choices, not just external factors. This call comes as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) prepares to announce new prices amid rising global tensions.
- Approximately 50 percent of fuel prices in Kenya are comprised of domestic taxes and levies.
- Ndindi Nyoro, the Member of Parliament for Kiharu, urged immediate fiscal intervention.
- The call for lower prices is occurring against a backdrop of investigations into alleged manipulation of petroleum data and irregular procurement by senior officials in the energy sector.
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