Kenya: EPRA Deploys Monitoring Teams To Inspect Fuel Stocks Nationwide

Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has deployed Surveillance and Enforcement teams to inspect fuel stocks at various stations nationwide.

The teams have so far conducted inspections at petrol stations in Nairobi and Machakos counties to check for compliance and confirm fuel availability.

“While most stations had fuel, a few were out of stock but indicated they were awaiting resupply,” EPRA said.

According to EPRA, some depots are currently experiencing delays due to long queues, as stations rush to replenish their stocks following panic buying at some locations.

“No station reported a lack of fuel supply at the depots.”

The authority urged Kenyans to remain calm, assuring that there is sufficient fuel supply in the country and to avoid panic buying.

EPRA also warned petroleum dealers that hoarding is an offence punishable by law upon conviction.

“We remind petroleum dealers that hoarding is an offence under Section 99(1)(k) of the Petroleum Act Cap 308, and, upon conviction, they shall be liable to a fine of not less than one million Kenya Shillings, or imprisonment for a term of not less than one year, or both.

Further, dispensing stations charging wholesale and retail prices higher than the recommended price is also an offence under Section 99(1)(n) of the Petroleum Act, and, upon conviction, they shall be liable to a fine of not less than ten million Kenya Shillings, or imprisonment for a term of not less than five years, or both.”