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Hike in controversial fuel levy ups collection by Sh24 billion

Petroleum ministry increased levy from 40 cents per litre of petrol and diesel to Sh5.40 in July 2020. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The controversial hike in the Petroleum Development Levy has catapulted the little-known levy to being a major revenue earner for the government.

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