Ruto Holds Energy Talks With Azerbaijan Amid Rising Fuel Prices and Global Oil Shock

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Kenya

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Ruto Holds Energy Talks With Azerbaijan Amid Rising Fuel Prices and Global Oil Shock

President William Ruto met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on May 17, 2026, to discuss cooperation in the oil and gas sector as well as renewable energy. These talks come amid alarming fuel price hikes in Nairobi, where diesel prices surged to a record Ksh242.92 per liter due to global supply chain disruptions. A proposed oil refinery project aimed at serving the East African region was also highlighted, with Kenya being favored as the location due to its economic strength.

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