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Three IPPs to take tariff cuts, signalling fall in electricity bills

As part of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s promise of reducing the cost of electricity by 30 per cent, the government was to first effect a 15 per cent tariff reduction in the first quarter of this year.

By Dominic Omondi 4 days ago

Three IPPs to take tariff cuts, signalling fall in electricity bills

Uhuru makes pitch for Raila's election with Sh16b fuel subsidy

Uhuru makes pitch for Raila's election with Sh16b fuel subsidy

By Dominic Omondi and Macharia Kamau 26 days ago

Uhuru moves in to stop fuel price hike ahead of EPRA review

Uhuru moves in to stop fuel price hike ahead of EPRA review

By David Njaaga 27 days ago

Brace yourself for another fuel price hike

Brace yourself for another fuel price hike

By Macharia Kamau 27 days ago

Matatus, Uber to increase fare as high fuel prices begin to bite

PSV operators say they will raise fares on routes across the country.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

Matatus, Uber to increase fare as high fuel prices begin to bite

A walking nation as oil prices keep rising

Oil prices affect every aspect of the economy, so there should be measures to cushion Kenyans.

By Peter Kimani 1 month ago

A walking nation as oil prices keep rising

Rough road ahead as Kenya moves to remove fuel subsidies

Motorists should buckle up for a bumpy ride ahead.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

Rough road ahead as Kenya moves to remove fuel subsidies

Does fuel subsidy only favour the rich as Treasury CS Ukur Yatani says?

Experts say the poor also benefit from cheaper paraffin, which they use for cooking and lighting.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

Does fuel subsidy only favour the rich as Treasury CS Ukur Yatani says?

Think through decision to phase out fuel subsidy

It is proper to say that it is only the rich that benefit the most from subsidized fuel.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Think through decision to phase out fuel subsidy

More pain at the pump as fuel prices rise by record Sh9 a litre

A litre of super petrol will retail at a record Sh159.12 in Nairobi and about Sh161 in far-flung areas in the next 30 days.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

More pain at the pump as fuel prices rise by record Sh9 a litre

Fuel prices go up by Sh9 in latest pricing by EPRA

EPRA says were it not for PDL, Kenyans would be paying Sh184.68 for Petrol, Sh188.19 for Diesel and Sh170.37 for Kerosene.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Fuel prices go up by Sh9 in latest pricing by EPRA

Kenya yet to exploit its solar power potential, say energy sector stakeholders

Currently, solar power’s contribution to the national grid stands at 173 MW, according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Kenya yet to exploit its solar power potential, say energy sector stakeholders

Energy regulator eyes more revenue in new proposals

The Bill says this would only apply if Kenya's electricity grid attained the N-I reliability status, where it can to a certain degree withstand unexpected failure.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

Energy regulator eyes more revenue in new proposals

New laws turn up the heat on illegal gas dealers

According to Epra, as of this month, there were 60 cases before courts relating to various liquified petroleum gas (LPG) malpractices.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

New laws turn up the heat on illegal gas dealers

Electricity demand on the rise as business activity picks up

Demand for electricity has picked up after a slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Anthony Gitonga 2 months ago

Electricity demand on the rise as business activity picks up

With kerosene cheaper, prepare for adulterated petrol

The huge subsidy has made the cost of kerosene considerably lower compared to that of diesel and super petrol.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

With kerosene cheaper, prepare for adulterated petrol

Tough times ahead as fuel prices go up by Sh5.50 in new EPRA review

Super petrol will now retail at Sh150.12 per litre in Nairobi, up from Sh144.62. Price hikes attributed to global rise in cost of crude oil against a weak shilling.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

Tough times ahead as fuel prices go up by Sh5.50 in new EPRA review

Fuel prices go up in EPRA monthly review

Fuel prices in Kenya have increased by Sh5.50 in the latest EPRA review.

By Brian Okoth 2 months ago

Fuel prices go up in EPRA monthly review

The real cost of State's bid to keep power bills down

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority in January announced a new tariff, reducing power costs by 15 per cent and now appears to be pulling all stops to ensure this is not reversed.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

The real cost of State's bid to keep power bills down

Fuel shortage hits Rift, western Kenya

Parents who were escorting their children back to school were caught up in the mess caused by the fuel shortage.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Fuel shortage hits Rift, western Kenya

Fuel shortage, a wake up call for planners

It is unfortunate that two-wheelers account for the largest proportion of road crash fatalities and injuries in practically all urban settings.

By Mbugua Ng'ang'a 3 months ago

Fuel shortage, a wake up call for planners

New fuel prices in Kenya as EPRA announces rise

Fuel prices in Kenya have risen by Sh9.90, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced.

By George Maringa 3 months ago

New fuel prices in Kenya as EPRA announces rise

Fuel prices likely to rise by Sh40 a litre

The higher prices will add to the pain that Kenyans have grappled with at the pump following weeks of intermittent supply of fuel, with many having had to queue for hours to buy fuel.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Fuel prices likely to rise by Sh40 a litre

EPRA sanctions oil marketers selling most fuel outside Kenya

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has sanctioned oil marketing companies that increased fuel exports to foreign markets beyond the “allowed capacity”.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

EPRA sanctions oil marketers selling most fuel outside Kenya

Fuel shortage: Dealers don’t supply you with a commodity because they love you

Why not just free the market and let petrol or other products get their equilibrium price that matches supply and demand?

By XN Iraki 3 months ago

Fuel shortage: Dealers don’t supply you with a commodity because they love you

Fuel shortage persists across the country despite State assurances

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority last week threatened to punish rogue oil marketers who have been withholding products from the market.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Fuel shortage persists across the country despite State assurances

Fuel crisis: Time for power of the people over politicians, cartels

Was this the job of greedy, profiteering petroleum dealers? Will anyone pay for the colossal loss of business and the inconvenience to millions of Kenyans? Highly unlikely.

By Andrew Kipkemboi 3 months ago

Fuel crisis: Time for power of the people over politicians, cartels

Why prices are rising and the timing couldn’t be any worse

Regulators such as the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) ought to ensure there is competition in all sectors with no cartels.

By XN Iraki 4 months ago

Why prices are rising and the timing couldn’t be any worse

Uhuru okays mini-budget, sets aside Sh34.4b to end fuel crisis

The government will spend an additional Sh139.7 billion to prepare for the upcoming August 9 elections.

By Dominic Omondi 4 months ago

Uhuru okays mini-budget, sets aside Sh34.4b to end fuel crisis

Hoarding petrol at home disaster in waiting as fuel shortage rages

The shortage has seen farmers in South and North Rift suspend ploughing farms as rains start.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Hoarding petrol at home disaster in waiting as fuel shortage rages

Kenya’s fuel shortage explained

Petroleum PS Andrew Kamau says Kenyans have created an artificial crisis.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Kenya’s fuel shortage explained

Fuel shortage in Kenya bites

In Kakamega, motorists struggled to get fuel at Ikonyero petrol station, as all others closed after running out of stock.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Fuel shortage in Kenya bites

Normal fuel supply to be restored this week

Oil marketing companies are hoarding petroleum products, which is causing the current shortage.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Normal fuel supply to be restored this week

Matatus warn of higher fares as State, oil sellers in blame game

Pipeline company says it has enough petroleum products to meet demand.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 4 months ago

Matatus warn of higher fares as State, oil sellers in blame game

Oil firms warned against hoarding petroleum supplies- EPRA

EPRA says Government committed to offsetting Sh13b subsidy arrears owed to oil marketing companies; warns of sanctions if hoarding continues.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

Oil firms warned against hoarding petroleum supplies- EPRA

Firms hoard petrol, diesel to protest late payments

Leading oil markets say they are owed about Sh32 billion but the petroleum ministry says only Sh13 billion is pending.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Firms hoard petrol, diesel to protest late payments

EPRA's statement on shortage of fuel in the country

EPRA's response was prompted by reports that parts of North Rift and Western Kenya were experiencing a shortage of fuel.

By Stephanie Wangari 4 months ago

EPRA's statement on shortage of fuel in the country

In 1960, vehicles in Kenya ran on untaxed light diesel

In 1960, the customs duty tax on petrol was 75 cents to a gallon (approximately 3.7 litres).

By Peter Muiruri 4 months ago

In 1960, vehicles in Kenya ran on untaxed light diesel

Deadly tankers: How to tighten fuel transportation regulations

The government promised to review guidelines for licensing transporters of petroleum products.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Deadly tankers: How to tighten fuel transportation regulations

Subsidy spares Kenyans from paying Sh155.11 for a litre of petrol

A litre of super petrol will now cost Sh134.72 per litre in Nairobi in the new prices announced yesterday by Epra.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Subsidy spares Kenyans from paying Sh155.11 for a litre of petrol

Manufacturers biggest gainers in latest electricity tariff review

There are also other tariffs in place to incentivise commercial and industrial consumers, mostly big manufacturers.

By Macharia Kamau 5 months ago

Manufacturers biggest gainers in latest electricity tariff review

Fuel, electricity consumption rises amid soaring pump prices

Kenyans have defied the high cost of petroleum products and electricity, with consumption registering growth despite prices hitting an all-time high

By Macharia Kamau 5 months ago

Fuel, electricity consumption rises amid soaring pump prices

MPs’ bid to undo fuel prices mess stutters

Lawmakers' attempt to redeem themselves after passing a raft of laws that have seen pump prices go through the roof has come a cropper.

By Macharia Kamau 5 months ago

MPs’ bid to undo fuel prices mess stutters

Why fuel subsidy is pushing small oil marketers to the edge

Firms are facing delays in compensation by the State even after foregoing their margins.

By Edward Kamau Macharia 5 months ago

Why fuel subsidy is pushing small oil marketers to the edge

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