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May 18, 2026
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EPRA Freezes Pipeline Charges in Hope for Lower Fuel Costs

EPRA Freezes Pipeline Charges in Hope for Lower Fuel Costs

Pipeline charges are included in EPRA’s fuel pricing formula as part of the wholesale and distribution costs, meaning any freeze or reduction can help lower overall fuel costs...

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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has capped new pipeline transport tariffs for the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), shielding consumers from potentially higher fuel prices.

  • EPRA approved pipeline charges flat for 2025/26, with marginal increases to Ksh 5.83 per cubic metre per kilometre by 2027/28, lower than KPC's requested rates.
  • Key organizations involved are the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC).
  • This decision aims to prevent further increases in already high fuel prices, a move that comes amidst a nationwide strike by matatu operators protesting recent fuel price hikes.

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