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Originally published by Kenyanstop
August 11, 2026
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CS Mbadi Hints at New Plan to Lower Fuel Prices Ahead of EPRA Review
This comes at a time when the Treasury has warned of higher fuel prices and transport costs, should the situation in the Middle East remain elevated as Kenya moves into 2027...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenyan Treasury is considering extending the 8% VAT cut on fuel beyond October and introducing further subsidies to mitigate high prices, influenced by the volatile Middle East situation.
- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is weighing the decision to extend the VAT relief and exploring funding options for subsidies.
- The government has previously extended the 8% VAT relief and provided a Ksh945 million subsidy from the Petroleum Development Levy.
- The decision is dependent on the unfolding Middle East conflict and its impact on global oil prices, with a balancing act between revenue needs and inflation concerns.
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