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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