EPRA may review fuel prices every 14 days under new proposal
Rongo MP Paul Abuor proposes changes to the Petroleum Act to allow faster fuel price cuts, including 14-day reviews during global oil price volatility...
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A Kenyan legislator has proposed amending the Petroleum Act 2019 to allow for more frequent fuel price reviews, aiming to benefit consumers faster when global oil prices fall.
- The proposal suggests reviewing fuel prices every 14 days during periods of market volatility, instead of the current 30-day cycle.
- The initiative is spearheaded by Rongo MP Paul Abuor.
- This change would not alter the existing pricing formula but would improve the timing of price adjustments to reflect lower-cost imported fuel more rapidly, particularly after shipments arrive within 10-12 days.
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