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Originally published by Nation Businessbusiness
May 16, 2026
14h ago
Fears of fuel adulteration return as diesel prices rise
Sh90 gap between the price of diesel and kerosene 'may revive Kenya's black market'...
✨ Key Highlights
Fears of fuel adulteration are resurfacing in Kenya due to a significant price difference between diesel and kerosene, potentially harming vehicles and the environment.
- The price gap between diesel (Sh242.92 in Nairobi) and kerosene (Sh152.78) has widened to Sh90.14, creating opportunities for dishonest traders.
- David Gikaria, Chairman of the National Assembly Energy Committee, warned against undoing past progress in combating adulteration.
- A 2018 EPRA study recommended aligning kerosene and diesel prices to prevent adulteration, which causes economic losses and engine damage.
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