CS Opiyo Wandayi Warns Oil Marketing Companies Hoarding Fuel - March 2026

Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi issued a stern warning to oil marketing companies accused of hoarding fuel, stating "We are coming for you" as Kenyans face a worsening fuel crisis. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum directed action against companies suspected of hoarding fuel for speculative profit, with concerns of artificial shortages and inflated prices impacting consumers. Vivo Energy Kenya, operator of Shell stations, experienced temporary fuel stock-outs due to unexpectedly high customer demand coinciding with rising global fuel prices. The company attributes shortages to stock-outs driven by increased demand and motorists stocking up in anticipation of price hikes.