Global Oil Spike Sparks Inflation Fears in Kenya Ahead of EPRA Pricing Review

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Kenya

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Global Oil Spike Sparks Inflation Fears in Kenya Ahead of EPRA Pricing Review

A fresh escalation in tensions around the Strait of Hormuz has led to a spike in oil prices, with Brent reaching over Ksh14,000 (USD110) per barrel. Kenya, heavily reliant on imported petroleum products, is concerned about rising fuel prices ahead of the EPRA pricing review scheduled for April 14. President William Ruto has assured that measures are in place to protect citizens from price shocks.

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