Govt defends G-to-G fuel deal, cites Middle East conflict for fuel prices rise
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum said Kenya remains vulnerable to external shocks as a net importer of petroleum products, with international crude prices, freight charges and insurance premiums continuing to surge. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenyan government has defended a recent surge in fuel prices, citing Middle East conflict-driven global oil market volatility as the primary cause for increased pump costs.
- Super Petrol prices rose by Sh16.65 per litre and Diesel by Sh46.29 in Nairobi.
- The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum stated Kenya is vulnerable to external shocks as a net importer.
- The government has deployed Sh5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy to help stabilize prices for diesel and kerosene.
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