Why fuel lands in Kenya at Sh60 but is being sold at over Sh130

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Kenyans have been wondering why the landing cost of fuel is relatively low, yet the prices they’re paying for the commodity at the filling station is more than double that cost. For instance, according to the latest EPRA review, a litre of
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Why fuel lands in Kenya at Sh60 but is being sold at over Sh130

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