NAIROBI, Kenya — The government has assured Kenyans of a stable petroleum supply despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, a key sourcing region for the country’s fuel imports.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum had reviewed the country’s fuel stock position and confirmed that supplies remain adequate.
“In light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East region where our petroleum products supply is sourced, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has reviewed the supply and stock situation and wishes to advise as follows,” Wandayi said.
He reassured the public that Kenya has sufficient stocks to meet both domestic and regional demand, with import schedules secured through April 2026.
“As of today, the country has sufficient stocks to cover both the country and the region. We have scheduled imports for delivery up to the end of April 2026 and, therefore, as it stands, we are assured of security of supply,” he added.
Wandayi said the ministry is closely monitoring developments while engaging government-to-government suppliers to prepare for any potential disruptions.
“We are closely monitoring the fluid situation as it evolves, whilst engaging with our G-G suppliers for contingency planning. We wish to assure the public and all stakeholders that the Ministry remains alert and shall continue taking necessary actions to ensure there is uninterrupted supply,” he said.
EPRA Price Review
The reassurance comes weeks after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced reduced pump prices for the February–March 2026 pricing cycle.
In its monthly review released on February 14, EPRA lowered the prices of all three petroleum products. Super Petrol dropped by Sh4.24 per litre, Diesel by Sh3.93, and Kerosene by Sh1.00.
As a result, Super Petrol retailed at Sh178.25 per litre, Diesel at Sh166.54, and Kerosene at Sh152.8 during the period running from February 15 to March 14.
EPRA said the revised prices were calculated in line with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, which guides petroleum pricing in Kenya.
The regulator attributed the price decline to lower international fuel costs recorded between December 2025 and January 2026.
The average landed cost of Super Petrol fell by 2.69pc, Diesel by 6.37pc, and Kerosene by 1.44pc over the review period.
The government’s latest assurance signals an effort to calm markets and consumers amid global uncertainty, even as authorities maintain that supply chains remain intact and fuel imports are proceeding as planned.
