Questions Emerge After Govt Spends Ksh 11B Cushioning Least-Used Fuel

The Kenyan government has spent Ksh 11.5 billion to stabilize diesel and kerosene prices, despite kerosene accounting for less than 1% of national petroleum demand. On May 14, the Energy Regulatory Authority raised diesel prices to Ksh 242.92 per litre, while kerosene remained at Ksh 152.78. This decision has raised questions about the prioritization of kerosene, whose consumption has dropped by over 60% in the past five years.