Kenya Assures Public of Stable Fuel Supplies Amid Middle East Tensions
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi confirmed that the Ministry had conducted a comprehensive review of the nation’s fuel stock and supply chain and found the situation to be stable
By : Mweru Mbugua
The government has assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum supplies despite rising tensions in the Middle East, a region that accounts for a significant share of Kenya’s fuel imports
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi confirmed that the Ministry had conducted a comprehensive review of the nation’s fuel stock and supply chain and found the situation to be stable
“As at 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,” the statement read
The assurance comes at a time of heightened global concern over potential supply disruptions linked to instability in the Middle East, a critical oil-producing region. Recent developments have raised fears of possible fuel shortages and price volatility in import-dependent countries
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation and is actively engaging government-to-government (G-G) suppliers as part of its contingency planning
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Wandayi reiterated that the government remains vigilant and is taking necessary steps to guarantee uninterrupted supply of petroleum products for both domestic consumption and regional demand
The Ministry pledged to continue updating the public on any changes affecting the country’s petroleum supply situation, seeking to calm anxieties as geopolitical tensions continue to unfold
