Oil & Gas

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has exposed 12 petrol stations selling adulterated fuel in different parts of the country. According to EPRA, these stations violated the Energy (Retail Facility Construction and Licensing) Regulations 2013, which govern how retail fuel outlets should operate. One of the named outlets is Kambero Filling Station in Migosi, Kisumu county, which was found selling diesel adulterated with kerosene. Such practices not only damage vehicles but also amount to cheating unsuspecting motorists and consumers.

The regulator further revealed that some fuel stations were diverting export-bound fuel into the local market, an act that violates set standards and undermines trade rules. This practice destabilizes the supply chain and denies the government expected revenue from fuel exports. EPRA imposed fines on the offending stations and ordered their closure until corrective measures are taken. By doing so, the authority aims to restore consumer trust and discourage illegal practices within the petroleum industry.

Between July and September 2025, EPRA conducted a rigorous inspection campaign. The regulator reported that it carried out 6,090 tests across 1,315 petroleum sites nationwide. From this, 1,303 stations (99.09%) were found to be fully compliant with fuel quality standards. However, 12 stations (0.91%) failed to meet requirements and were flagged for adulteration. The notice published in the Daily Nation highlighted these cases, stressing that under Regulation 15 of the Energy (Retail Facility Construction and Licensing) Regulations 2013, all offenders face strict penalties, including closure and fines.

Alongside this enforcement exercise, EPRA also released its monthly review of pump prices. On September 14, 2025, the regulator announced small reductions in the cost of petrol, diesel, and kerosene. The new prices set petrol at KSh 184.52, diesel at KSh 171.47, and kerosene at KSh 154.78 per litre. The regulator emphasized that these changes were influenced by global oil price movements and currency exchange fluctuations. EPRA also reassured consumers that routine surveillance will continue to ensure fair pricing and compliance with fuel quality standards across the country.