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Think through decision to phase out fuel subsidy

Fuel pump. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Yesterday, the National Treasury gave not-so-pleasant news. It revealed its plan togradually phase out the fuel subsidy programme beginning July-the new financial year.

This came on the day motorists woke up to shocking pump prices, with Super Petrol retailing at a record high of Sh159.

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