The Kenyan government has extended the reduced 8 percent VAT on petroleum products for another three months, until October 14, 2026, to cushion consumers from rising global oil prices.

• The tax relief, initially set to expire, will now continue until October 14, 2026.
• The announcement was made by Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi.
• The government will also inject Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy to stabilize pump prices amidst renewed Middle East tensions.