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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