CS Wandayi Breaks Down High Fuel Prices Reveals Interventions

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Wandayi's remarks follow an increase in super petrol by Ksh16.65 per litre and diesel prices by Ksh46.29 per litre, while kerosene prices remained unchanged.

In a statement on Friday, May 15, the CS attributed the recent rise in fuel prices in the country to growing instability in the global oil market caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

"The continued geopolitical tensions in the region have disrupted global energy markets, leading to a sharp increase in international crude oil prices and elevated freight and supply chain costs," Wandayi stated.

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According to him, Kenya, like many other countries that rely on imported petroleum products, remains vulnerable to external market shocks affecting global oil supply and pricing.

He insisted that the increase in pump prices for super petrol and diesel was in line with prevailing global market conditions, exchange rate pressures and rising supply chain costs.

He noted that during the latest review cycle, the landed cost of imported Super Petrol rose from Ksh106,242.99 per cubic metre in March 2026 to Ksh116,948.98 per cubic metre in April 2026, representing a 10 per cent increase.

At the same time, diesel's landed cost increased sharply by 20.32 per cent from Ksh138,576.47 per cubic metre to Ksh166,730.02 per cubic metre over the same period.

However, the government maintained kerosene prices at the current level through targeted support measures aimed at protecting vulnerable households that depend on the fuel for domestic use.

To protect consumers from the soaring prices, the CS disclosed that Ksh5 billion had been applied during the current review period to moderate the extent of price increases for Diesel and Kerosene while ensuring stability in the petroleum supply chain.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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