The Government of Kenya has assured the public that the country has sufficient petroleum product stocks to meet both domestic and regional demand, despite the ongoing U.S.–Israeli coordinated attacks on Iran, which have disrupted global oil and gas supplies and pushed crude oil prices upward.
According to Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, the country currently holds adequate reserves and has scheduled imports expected to arrive through the end of April 2026.
“As of today, the country has sufficient stocks to cover both domestic consumption 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 said, as quoted by Capital FM Kenya.
Following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, tensions in the Middle East have escalated, resulting in the shutdown of several oil and gas facilities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that carries about 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Brent crude prices had risen to $84 per barrel, while U.S.-traded WTI crude stood at $76 per barrel.
“We are closely monitoring the fluid situation as it evolves whilst engaging with our G-to-G suppliers for contingency planning,” Wandayi added.
“We wish to assure the public and all stakeholders that the Ministry remains alert and shall continue taking necessary actions to ensure uninterrupted supply.”
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