Govt eases fuel standards for six months amid supply disruptions
Under the new directive, the government will allow a higher sulphur limit of up to 50mg/kg for diesel and petrol, reverting to previous standards for a period of six months...
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Kenya's Ministry of Investments Trade and Industry has temporarily relaxed fuel quality standards for six months to address supply chain disruptions.
- A higher sulphur limit of up to 50mg/kg for diesel and petrol is now permitted, reverting to previous standards.
- This decision was made following requests from the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and industry players.
- The measure aims to maintain fuel availability and support economic stability while global supply conditions are volatile, as stated by Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui.
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