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April 17, 2026
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DP Kindiki urges critics to stay off fuel debate, cites global factors behind price hikes

DP Kindiki urges critics to stay off fuel debate, cites global factors behind price hikes

He noted that crude oil prices are determined on the international market and are affected by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and currency fluctuations - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged opposition leaders to cease politicizing fuel prices, attributing recent hikes to global market factors rather than domestic policy.

  • The Deputy President emphasized that Kenya is implementing measures to stabilize and reduce petroleum costs despite external shocks.
  • Key individuals involved include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and unnamed opposition leaders.
  • The government points to factors like geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and currency fluctuations as drivers of international oil prices.

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