Fuel shocker: Prices jump by up to Sh40 per litre

Record diesel price jump to drive up cost of living and inflation...

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Fuel prices in Kenya are set to experience a significant jump of up to Sh40 per litre starting midnight, driven by escalating global fuel costs and shipping charges exacerbated by the Middle East conflict.

A litre of diesel will rise by Sh40.30 to retail at Sh206.84 in Nairobi.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) has reduced VAT on super petrol, diesel, and kerosene to 13% to cushion consumers.
A subsidy of Sh99.16 per litre will keep kerosene prices unchanged at Sh152.78.

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