EPRA flags 11 petrol stations for selling adulterated fuel in latest crackdown
EPRA has urged the public to report any suspected cases of fuel adulteration or export dumping to help enhance enforcement and compliance.
A total of 11 petrol stations have been flagged by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for selling adulterated fuel.
In a statement on Monday, EPRA disclosed that the stations were found to be non-compliant following quality tests conducted between October and December 2024.
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Under the Petroleum Act 2019, EPRA is tasked with monitoring the quality of petroleum products in the local market to prevent motor fuel adulteration and the dumping of fuel intended for export.
During the testing period, the authority carried out 5,970 tests at 1,295 petroleum sites across the country. Of these, 1,284 sites (99.15 per cent) were found to comply with the set standards, while 11 sites (0.85 per cent) were identified as selling adulterated fuel.
In Nairobi, a significant discovery was made when diesel jerricans, impounded from Vehicle No. KCP 485U at Soweto Police Station, were found to be contaminated with domestic kerosene.
EPRA confirmed that the diesel, meant for export, was being transported in a local truck. It noted that the matter is still under investigation and is before the courts.
In Kilifi, Vipingo Service Station in Kikambala was flagged for offering diesel adulterated with domestic kerosene for sale. After the necessary upgrades to the product and settling taxes and penalties amounting to Sh207,837, the station was allowed to reopen.
Similarly, the Motorcity Service Station in Barsheba, Mombasa, was flagged for selling super petrol adulterated with domestic kerosene. After addressing the issue and paying taxes and penalties amounting to Sh100,860, the station was also cleared to reopen.
EPRA has urged the public to report any suspected cases of fuel adulteration or export dumping to help enhance enforcement and compliance.
The Authority said reports can be made through the authority’s hotline at 0709 366 000 during working hours, via the USSD code *363#, or the SMS code 40850. A list of the non-compliant stations is available on EPRA’s website.
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