EPRA Intervenes To Shield Consumers By Blocking Pipeline Tariffs
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has stepped in to shield motorists from an additional silent surge in pump prices by rejecting a steep transport tariff increase requested by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). According to a gazette notice released on Friday, M..
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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has blocked a significant tariff increase requested by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), aiming to prevent further hikes in fuel pump prices for consumers.
- EPRA approved flat pipeline transport charges for the 2025/2026 cycle, with only marginal adjustments allowed in the following two years, rejecting KPC's request for immediate steeper hikes.
- The regulator's decision shields motorists from a potential surge, as increased distribution costs would have been passed on to consumers.
- This intervention comes amidst a national transport crisis and follows a significant mid-month fuel price increase.
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