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In his first 24 hours in office, Trump repealed the United States' participation in the Paris Agreement for the second time.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

Relief for Kenyans as fuel prices drop ahead of festive season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

These new prices will remain in force for the next 30 days until January 14, 2025, when the next review will be done.

Adani bribery allegations shine spotlight on India's clean energy puzzle
Reuters  |  Nov 28, 2024

India's states are unprepared for the rapid rise in renewable generating capacity, lack adequate transmission infrastructure and storage and would rat...

Gathungu flags Kenya Power for budget breach in Sh14 billion fuel tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Kenya Power relies on millions of litres of fuel annually to run its off-grid power stations, which serve communities in remote areas not connected to...

Fuel demand falls sharply despite drop in prices, KNBS reports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced that pump prices reached a 19-month low due to lower global import costs.

Kenya’s fuel prices highest in East Africa, latest figures show
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 16, 2024

Analysis shows that a litre of petrol goes for Sh171 in Uganda, and Sh153.34 in Rwanda while it is the cheapest in Tanzania at Sh141.89.

Fuel prices remain unchanged in latest EPRA monthly review
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

Super Petrol will continue to retail at Sh180.66 per litre, Diesel at Sh168.06, and Kerosene at Sh151.39 in Nairobi.

High fuel prices to persist as Kenya renews Gulf oil deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The extension, meant to avoid penalties on pre-agreed volumes, has prevented motorists, households, and industries from benefiting from recent global...

MPs approve road levy increase but say fuel prices remain unchanged
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 08, 2024

Roads PS Joseph Mbugua explained that the current levy of Sh18 per litre of petrol and diesel has remained unchanged since 2016.

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