Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Stories
Saudi Aramco, Emirates National Oil and Abu Dhabi National Oil will continue to supply gasoline, diesel, kerosene and jet fuel to the East African nat...
The highest energy imports were recorded in November at 134.18 GWh, while the lowest occurred in July at 106.11 GWh.
However, the record of new customer connections is a decline compared to the same period in the previous financial year, which recorded a total of 260...
The regulations follow a deadly gas explosion in February 2024 that claimed six lives and injured over 200 people.
These new prices will remain in force for the next 30 days until January 14, 2025, when the next review will be done.
Wandayi cautioned that retailers found charging more than the new prices will face consequences.
EPRA said the petrol stations had been flagged during a three-month crackdown that lasted between July and September 2024.
The levy collected from each litre of fuel purchased in Kenya, saw a hike in July 2024 when EPRA raised the levy from Sh18 to Sh25 per litre.
Diesel, one of the most commonly used fuels, saw the biggest increase, rising to 11.50 Egyptian pounds.
The price of a litre of diesel decreased by Sh1.50 while that of kerosene declined by Sh1.30, the EPRA announced.
Adulteration is a trick used by unscrupulous fuel dealers to maximise profits.
The regulator says the teams will oversee surveillance and enforcement activities aimed at streamlining the sector.
Floodwaters or extended periods of heavy rain may damage underground storage tanks or cause the discharge of products to the surface.
Before the deal was reached, Uganda had been seeking other ways of importing petroleum products, including through a Tanzanian port, after its oil ret...
EPRA on Sunday, reduced petrol prices by Sh7.21, diesel by Sh5.09 and Kerosene by Sh4.49.
Kenya agreed to purchase power at 6.5 US cents per kilowatt for the first five years before the two countries review the deal.
Kerosene and diesel registered the biggest price drops, at Sh18.68 and Sh10, respectively.
The PS called on players in the sector to regulate themselves even as the government moves in to enhance enforcement measures following the recent tra...
The government has tightened measures since the Embakasi East explosion in February, which left at least seven people dead.
