Motorists blast EPRA over ‘insulting’ Sh0.22 fuel price cut
A fresh fuel price row has erupted after motorists claimed politics not market forces is now determining what Kenyans pay at the pump...
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The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has expressed strong disapproval of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority's (EPRA) recent fuel price review, deeming a Sh0.22 per litre reduction in petrol prices "insulting."
- Sh0.22 per litre petrol price cut described as "insulting."
- Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) criticizes EPRA for politically influenced pricing.
- MAK questions the transparency of the fuel pricing formula, citing a perceived disconnect from falling global oil prices and past government promises.
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Motorists blast EPRA over ‘insulting’ Sh0.22 fuel price cut - June 2026
The Motorists Association of Kenya has expressed strong disapproval of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority's (EPRA) recent fuel price review, deeming a Sh0.22 per litre reduction in petrol prices "insulting." Meanwhile, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has cautioned that drastic reductions in fuel prices could lead to the collapse of oil marketing companies and disrupt the economy. Earlier, Wandayi stated that Kenyan consumers will not see an immediate drop in fuel prices despite potential Middle East stability following the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Fuel prices in Kenya have seen a reduction, with diesel prices dropping by Shilling 10 and petrol by 22 cents, as confirmed by EPRA announcements.
