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Rush to villages pushed up December fuel consumption

The cost of fuel has risen to its highest rates since July 2019. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

Fuel consumption exploded in December last year as more Kenyans coming out of lockdown rushed to visit friends and relatives during the festive month.

In what was a reflection of increased economic activities, as restriction of movement was eased, the quantity of jet fuel consumed by aeroplanes jumped more than six-fold compared to April.

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