EPRA Announces Alternative Fuel Source to Lower Pump Prices
The announcement was made after a high-level stakeholder consultation bringing together oil marketers, ethanol producers, logistics firms, regulators, and manufacturers...
✨ Key Highlights
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is launching a biofuel blending program to reduce Kenya's reliance on imported fuel and stabilize prices, following the implementation of the Biofuels Regulations of 2025.
- The program will involve mixing locally produced ethanol into petrol, with blends of 5% and 10% ethanol.
- Key organizations involved include the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and various stakeholders like oil marketers and ethanol producers.
- This initiative aims to strengthen energy security, diversify energy sources, and boost local industries in agriculture, manufacturing, and renewable energy.
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