NAIROBI, Kenya – Eleven fuel stations across the country have been flagged for selling non-compliant petroleum products, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced.
The findings are part of a routine crackdown on fuel adulteration and illegal sale of export-bound products in the domestic market.
Out of 1,295 sites tested between October and December 2024, EPRA reported that 99.15% were compliant.
However, 11 stations, representing 0.85%, failed the tests. Of these, six were shut down, four paid penalties, and one case remains under judicial review.
The breaches ranged from selling diesel with high sulphur content to offering export-grade fuels for domestic use.
Some stations were found adulterating super petrol with kerosene, while others sold diesel contaminated with domestic kerosene.
These practices not only violate the Petroleum Act, 2019 but also pose environmental risks and damage to motor vehicles.
“EPRA is committed to safeguarding the quality of petroleum products in the market to protect consumers and ensure compliance with the law,” the authority stated.
EPRA conducted 5,970 tests during the last quarter of 2024, a slight increase from the 5,854 tests performed between July and September.
During the earlier period, 17 stations (1.29%) out of 1,321 were found non-compliant, leading to the closure of 14 stations and fines for three others.
The authority emphasized its dedication to continuous monitoring, leveraging its mandate under Section 92 of the Petroleum Act.
To curb malpractice, EPRA is encouraging the public to report suspected cases of adulteration or export fuel dumping.
Reports can be made via their hotline (0709 366 000), USSD code (*363#), or SMS service (40850).
“Public cooperation is essential in enhancing compliance and protecting consumers from harmful practices,” the agency noted.
The findings are part of a routine crackdown on fuel adulteration and illegal sale of export-bound products in the domestic market.
Out of 1,295 sites tested between October and December 2024, EPRA reported that 99.15% were compliant.
However, 11 stations, representing 0.85%, failed the tests. Of these, six were shut down, four paid penalties, and one case remains under judicial review.
The breaches ranged from selling diesel with high sulphur content to offering export-grade fuels for domestic use.
Some stations were found adulterating super petrol with kerosene, while others sold diesel contaminated with domestic kerosene.
These practices not only violate the Petroleum Act, 2019 but also pose environmental risks and damage to motor vehicles.
“EPRA is committed to safeguarding the quality of petroleum products in the market to protect consumers and ensure compliance with the law,” the authority stated.
EPRA conducted 5,970 tests during the last quarter of 2024, a slight increase from the 5,854 tests performed between July and September.
During the earlier period, 17 stations (1.29%) out of 1,321 were found non-compliant, leading to the closure of 14 stations and fines for three others.
The authority emphasized its dedication to continuous monitoring, leveraging its mandate under Section 92 of the Petroleum Act.
To curb malpractice, EPRA is encouraging the public to report suspected cases of adulteration or export fuel dumping.
Reports can be made via their hotline (0709 366 000), USSD code (*363#), or SMS service (40850).
“Public cooperation is essential in enhancing compliance and protecting consumers from harmful practices,” the agency noted.
