Kenya allows polluting fuels amid shortages

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Kenya
PoliticsBusiness & Economy
Kenya allows polluting fuels amid shortages

Kenya has temporarily suspended its fuel quality standards due to a shortage caused by the war in Iran. Authorities lifted the sulfur content limit to allow the import of less refined and more polluting fuels. This decision aims to prevent an economic paralysis, as the country heavily relies on fuel imports from the Gulf.

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