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September 29, 2026
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Petroleum products consumption in Kenya up 8.4pc

Petroleum products consumption in Kenya up 8.4pc

Total domestic demand increased to 6.33 million cubic metres during the period, reflecting higher fuel consumption across key sectors of the economy...

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Domestic petroleum consumption in Kenya surged by 8.41 percent in the year ending June 2026, driven by increased activity in key economic sectors.

  • Total domestic demand for petroleum products reached 6.33 million cubic metres.
  • The Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reported the findings in its Kenya Economic Survey 2026.
  • Growth was primarily supported by a 5.4 percent expansion in the transportation and storage sector and a 5.7 percent increase in the construction sector, leading to higher demand for diesel (Automotive Gas Oil).

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