fuel levy Stories

Kenya secures Sh77.8 billion in short-term financing for roads
Reuters  |  Apr 16, 2025

The cash goes straight to the roads board, which conducts maintenance of roads on behalf of the government. Ruto's government has also turned to China...

Relief for Kenyans as EPRA announces reduction in fuel prices in latest monthly review
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will now retail at Sh174.63, Sh164.86 and Sh148.99 per litre in Nairobi, respectively.

Kerosene use drops significantly as government promotes clean energy alternatives
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

With the zero-rating of cooking gas in the Finance Act of 2023, LPG consumption surged by 15.05 per cent in 2024, further reducing reliance on kerosen...

Uganda’s boda boda bikes are deadly polluters: Study models how going electric could save lives
The Conversation  |  Apr 09, 2025

Air pollution is the second leading cause of death worldwide, causing over 1 million premature deaths each year in Africa. Over 30,000 of these deaths...

Transport crisis hits Wajir town as fuel stations shut due to insecurity
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 03, 2025

They said they have decided not to operate both during the day and at night to pressure both security officials and local leaders to ensure all involv...

Motorists brace for higher fuel prices as Epra raises oil marketers’ margins
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

The proposed changes will see petrol prices rise by Sh7.80 per litre, with oil marketers benefiting the most from the revision.

Inflation up to 3.5 per cent in February on increased food and transport costs
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 28, 2025

Notably, core inflation, which measures the cost of living excluding volatile components like food and energy prices from the overall Consumer Price I...

Fuel prices remain unchanged in latest EPRA review
Amina Wako  |  Feb 14, 2025

Pump prices for Super Petrol will retail at Sh176.58, Diesel at Sh167.06 and Kerosene at Sh151.39 for the February-March pricing cycle in Nairobi.

Motorists to pay more taxes as government seeks to reintroduce levies shelved after protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

In addition to the insurance tax, the congestion levy is expected to target major urban areas such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru.

Kenyans brace for fuel price hike as EPRA cites rising global costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo has linked the expected increase to international oil price fluctuations, citing geopolitical factors that led to...

CBK projects cheaper fuel in 2025 will ease burden on businesses, households
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Transport costs could reduce significantly, benefitting public service vehicles, ride-hailing services, and private motorists.

EPRA and KEBS defend fuel standards in the country following concerns
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 06, 2025

In this regard, consumers have been encouraged to maintain confidence in Kenya's fuel distribution standards, with the two authorities promising conti...

African Climate Group slams US withdrawal from Paris Agreement, calls for continued multilateral efforts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

In his first 24 hours in office, Trump repealed the United States' participation in the Paris Agreement for the second time.

Taxes account for 46 per cent of fuel prices as state increases levies to meet revenue targets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kenya's dependence on fuel taxes has deepened in recent years as the government seeks more revenue from this vital commodity.

Increased food, power, transport costs push inflation to 3 per cent in December
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 31, 2024

This seasonal spike, along with increases in prices of some food commodities and power, pushed up the country's inflation rate to 3.0 per cent in Dece...

Climate change: 2024 caps 'decade of deadly heat', UN says
DW News  |  Dec 31, 2024

Climate change is driven by the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases caused by the continued burning of fossil fuels.

EPRA flags 11 petrol stations for selling adulterated fuel in latest crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

EPRA has urged the public to report any suspected cases of fuel adulteration or export dumping to help enhance enforcement and compliance.

You will still pay higher fares despite fuel price drop, matatu association says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

The association has not issued a standard fare for different routes, leaving the final pricing to be determined by individual drivers and touts based...

Government extends controversial G-to-G oil deal, citing stabilisation of shilling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

The G-to-G arrangement allows Kenya to import refined petroleum products and make payments in Kenyan shillings, rather than in US dollars.

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