On Tuesday, September 15, EPRA increased the price of petrol by KSh 7.58 per litre, diesel by KSh 7.94 per litre and kerosene by KSh 12.97 per litre
In Nairobi, the cost of fuel retails at KSh 134.72 for a litre up from a previous KSh 127.14
The cost of diesel rose from KSh 107.66 to KSh 115.60 while kerosene increased to KSh 110.82 from KSh 97.85
The prices would be effective until mid-October when the next review would take place
DP William Ruto called for the removal of price controls by the Energy Regulatory and Petroleum Authority (EPRA)
Deputy President William Ruto has broken his silence over the soaring fuel prices in Kenya that has pushed the cost of commodities up thereby increasing the cost of living. William Ruto said he was concerned about high fuel prices. Photo: William Ruto. Source: Facebook In a statement on Tuesday, October 12, Ruto demanded the prosecution of corrupt officials whom he said were behind the high fuel costs.
The DP called for the removal of price controls by the Energy Regulatory and Petroleum Authority (EPRA). "Decisions amongst them to ‘gift’ KSh 12 for every litre to private companies causing the punitive fuel costs while cartels rake super profits must be reversed ASAP and all corrupt public officials involved/benefiting prosecuted. Price controls must be removed for competition to lower prices," he tweeted. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Kenya’s #1 news app The regulator on Tuesday, September 15, increased the price of petrol by KSh 7.58 per litre, diesel by KSh 7.94 per litre and kerosene by KSh 12.97 per litre.
In Nairobi, the cost of fuel retails at KSh 134.72 for a litre up from a previous KSh 127.14. The cost of diesel rose from KSh 107.66 to KSh 115.60 while kerosene increased to KSh 110.82 from KSh 97.85.
The prices would be effective until mid-October when the next review would take place. Kenyans angered
After the increase to the highest levels ever witnessed in Kenya’s history, Kenyans expressed their displeasure.
Those who spoke to TUKO.co.ke said it was unfair for the government to push the prices that high , considering they were still facing the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am still operating with a reduced salary following a pay cut that was issued by my employer. I know the new […]