Motorists in Kenya will face higher fuel prices as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced significant increases for the May–June pricing cycle.On May 14, 2026, EPRA reported a Ksh16.65 per litre rise for Super Petrol and a Ksh46.29 per litre increase for diesel, while kerosene prices will remain
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Ruto’s Fuel VAT Cut: Relief or Economic Illusion?
President William Ruto’s decision to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 16 percent to 8 percent is being celebrated as a significant relief measure. However, this policy shift reveals a more complex and troubling reality.Kenya lacks full control over its fuel prices and the overall cost of