Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has defended government fuel price interventions and launched rural electrification projects in Narok East.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has slashed Sh10 off the price of diesel in the latest fuel pricing cycle, as earlier directed by President William Ruto.
The shipment, among the first fuel consignments with significantly high sulphur content, has raised concerns within the industry over an irregular timeline and mismatched documentation.
Kenya’s diesel price has surged to a historic Sh242.92 per litre after Epra’s latest fuel review, raising fears of worsening inflation and a deeper cost-of-living crisis.
The Easter holiday weekend across Europe is expected to see a surge in demand with queues at petrol stations.