Questions Emerge After Govt Spends Ksh 11B Cushioning Least-Used Fuel

In 2025, consumption of petrol accounted for about 29 per cent of petroleum demand last year, which is 36 times the volume of kerosene consumed...

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The Kenyan government has faced scrutiny for spending Ksh11.5 billion to stabilise fuel prices, particularly kerosene, which represents a minimal portion of national petroleum demand.

The government has allocated over Ksh11 billion in the past two months to cushion fuel prices, with kerosene being fully stabilised.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced the latest Ksh5 billion expenditure, following a directive from President William Ruto.
Despite accounting for only 0.8 per cent of national petroleum demand in 2025, kerosene was prioritised for stabilisation over diesel (42.3 per cent) and petrol (29 per cent).

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