NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Transporters Association has raised concern over reported fuel shortages across the country, warning that the situation is disrupting cargo movement, transport operations, and regional supply chains ahead of the next fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
In a statement issued on Friday, the association urged the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum to provide clarity on the country’s fuel reserves and outline measures being taken to stabilise supply.
The transporters also demanded timelines for the normalisation of fuel distribution, saying the shortages are already affecting the wider economy.
“The Kenya Transporters Association expresses serious concern over the ongoing fuel shortages being experienced across the country, which are now severely affecting transport operations,” the association said.
According to KTA, truck operators are spending long hours queuing at fuel stations instead of transporting cargo and serving clients, leading to stranded trucks, delayed deliveries, and disrupted schedules.
The association noted that the situation contradicts earlier government assurances that Kenya had sufficient fuel stocks and there was no risk of shortages.
“The transport sector is the bloodstream of the economy. When transport slows down, the economy slows down,” KTA stated.
The association further claimed that many filling stations are either running dry, rationing fuel supplies or experiencing unusually long queues, forcing transporters to divert trucks in search of fuel.
KTA warned that the situation is beginning to affect regional trade and could damage Kenya’s reputation as a dependable logistics and transit hub for East and Central Africa.
The concerns emerge just days before EPRA announces new fuel prices for the period between May 15 and June 14, 2026.
Currently, pump prices stand at Sh197.60 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh196.63 for Diesel, and Sh152.78 for Kerosene.
Kenya adjusts fuel prices monthly under the petroleum pricing framework managed by EPRA, with prices influenced by global oil markets, exchange rates, taxes, and import costs.
Any prolonged supply disruption could significantly affect transport costs, commodity prices, and inflation, especially as Kenya relies heavily on road transport for the movement of goods across the region.
