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Originally published by The Standard BusinessMay 17, 2026
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Activist files petition to block fuel price hike, seeks conservatory orders
A consumer rights activist has moved to the High Court seeking to suspend fuel prices announced for May and June, argues increases unconstitutional, economically harmful...
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A consumer rights activist has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court to suspend recent fuel price increases set for May and June, arguing they are unconstitutional and economically damaging.
- The petition challenges a Sh16.65 per litre increase for Super Petrol and a Sh46.29 per litre jump for Diesel.
- Francis Awino, convener of Mtetezi, is challenging EPRA, the National Treasury, the Attorney General, and KEBS, among others.
- The challenge also targets the continued implementation of an 8 per cent VAT on petroleum products and a temporary adjustment to fuel standards allowing higher sulphur levels.
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