EPRA Boss Responds to Calls for Further Fuel Price Cuts
EPRA is under pressure to cut fuel prices further, with protests this week expected to continue if the government doesn't reach an agreement with public transport operators...
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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has stated that no further immediate fuel price cuts are expected, despite ongoing talks with public transport operators. EPRA pointed to a recent reduction in diesel prices as evidence of their actions.
- EPRA has implemented a Ksh10.06 reduction on diesel prices, bringing the current retail price in Nairobi to Ksh232.86 per litre.
- Edward Kinyua, Director of Petroleum and Gas at EPRA, cited rising international crude oil prices as a factor influencing fuel costs.
- Kenya currently has sufficient fuel stocks, with approximately 23 days of diesel and 28 days of super petrol reserves.
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Nationwide Matatu Strike Suspended After Fuel Price Protests - May 2026
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