Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)

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BUSINESSECONOMYFEATURED ARTICLE

Fuel Prices Rise Despite Court Order Blocking Finance Bill Implementation

A court in Nairobi has temporarily stopped the implementation of the controversial Finance Act 2023, following a petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya...

BUSINESSECONOMY

Did You Pay More for Tokens Today? Here’s Why

The withdrawal of a subsidy meant to lower the cost of power has left Kenyans stunned as they find themselves paying more for...

The prices announced on Saturday, August 14th, 2022 comes as Kenyans await declaration of a winner of the Presidential election. Verification and tallying is ongoing. [Photo/ National Oil Corporation of Kenya]
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Fuel Prices to Remain Unchanged in August

Fuel prices in Kenya remain unchanged in the latest monthly price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The Petroleum Development...

Boda boda riders at a fuel station in Kenya. Farmers, manufacturers and service providers are likely to pass on the increased cost of fuel to consumers. [Photo/ The County]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Record-High Fuel Prices Spell More Pain for Kenyans

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) on Tuesday, June 14 increased pump prices by Ksh9 per litre driving the cost of super...

KenGen's newest 83MW geothermal power plant, Olkaria I Additional Unit 6.
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Kenya’s Electricity Demand Hits New Record Peak of 2,051MW

The national demand for electricity has hit a new peak demand of 2,051MW up from 2,036MW recorded in November 2021, pointing to accelerated...

Jean-Christian Bergeron
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Rubis CEO Jean-Christian Bergeron Under Siege For Hoarding Fuel

Rubis Energie Kenya Managing Director Jean-Christian Bergeron is set to be deported, following what the government has termed as economic sabotage by hoarding...

Queues for fuel at Riva Petrol Station in Bomet County. [Photo/ TWITTER/ @Jumaf3]
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Fuel Shortage Hits Kenyans Hard

The fuel shortage in Kenya is becoming ever more apparent, with Kenyans now queueing up at various fueling stations in counties including the...

Manufacturers and traders who will feel the pinch of the increased transport costs could also pass on the cost to consumers. [Photo/ KARA]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Fuel Hike: Transporters Increase Charges in Response

Moving cargo in Kenya is set to become more expensive after the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) on Tuesday, March 15 requested its members...

The return of the fuel subsidy resulted in the first fuel price reduction since June. [Photo/ Standard]
BUSINESS

Reduced Fuel Prices: Behind-the-Scenes Interventions Take Centre Stage

After fuel prices in Kenya hit an all-time high in September, the Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (Epra) has reduced the prices in...