By Ken Muthomi - Reporter
Kenya, May 06, 2026 - The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has assured the public of stable fuel availability across the country following a ‘temporary’ supply disruption in some parts of the country.
In a statement on Wednesday, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi attributed the shortages experienced in several filling stations to a “technical and administrative hitch” that had compromised the optimal uptake of petroleum products by oil marketing companies.
The ministry has assured that it is working with the relevant stakeholders to normalise deliveries across the country and ensure that fuel restocking to normal supply is attained by the end of the day.
“The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum wishes to inform the public that the temporary fuel supply challenges experienced in isolated filling stations in some parts of the country arose from a technical and administrative hitch,” Wandayi stated.
“The Government remains committed to safeguarding national energy security and ensuring reliable fuel supply for households, businesses, and industries nationwide,” he added.
The assurance comes amid growing public concern over sporadic fuel shortages, which had sparked fears of a wider supply crisis.
According to reports, motorists along major traffic corridors, especially in Nairobi, were turned away by petrol station attendants who said they had run out of fuel.
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Wandayi has, however, assured that the situation is temporary and that there should be no cause for alarm since the country has adequate fuel stocks.
The announcement comes barely a week after the government announced the temporary reduction of fuel standards in an effort to stabilise the supply, amid international volatility.
In a statement on Thursday, April 30, the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry announced that sulphur limits in fuel will be eased for six months, following a green light from the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.
Following the adjustment, the sulphur threshold was lowered to 50 mg/kg for both Automotive Gasoil (KS EAS 177:2025) and Premium Motor Spirit (KS EAS 158:2025).
“This adjustment is temporary, but necessary to keep Kenya’s wheels turning and shield households and businesses from the ripple effects of global conflict,” Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui said