Kenyan motorists face the prospect of higher fuel prices as global oil costs surge past Ksh12,900 (USD100) per barrel. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is set to review pump prices on September 14, with current trends indicating potential increases.

• Brent crude, the global benchmark, has risen sharply from Ksh9,065 (USD70) just weeks ago to around Ksh12,900 (USD100).
• Kenya, which heavily relies on petroleum imports from the Middle East, will likely see increased landing costs reflected in pump prices.
• Despite government measures like reduced VAT and the use of the Petroleum Development Fund, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is cited as a major factor impacting fuel flows and prices.