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Global religious leaders call for fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

The fossil-fuel non-proliferation treaty is a campaign that would end the exploration of new fossil fuels and phase out existing production.

By Betty Njeru 2 days ago

Global religious leaders call for fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

State's fuel subsidy programme leaves a deeply scarred industry

State's fuel subsidy programme leaves a deeply scarred industry

By Macharia Kamau 2 days ago

EPRA flags four petrol stations for selling harmful fuel, non-compliance

EPRA flags four petrol stations for selling harmful fuel, non-compliance

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Passenger fights conductor over Sh10 change

Passenger fights conductor over Sh10 change

By Collins Kweyu 14 days ago

Hits and misses: What Ruto and Gachagua got up to, a week in office

Ruto is expected to give his debut address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA.

By Mate Tongola 16 days ago

Hits and misses: What Ruto and Gachagua got up to, a week in office

Debunking six myths about petrol prices in Kenya

There are many myths about Kenya's fuel subsector. Petroleum expert Bob Paterson sheds light on a matter that is generating more heat than light.

By Bob Paterson 16 days ago

Debunking six myths about petrol prices in Kenya

KCB pumps Sh120b to cushion oil companies, ease fuel prices

According to the bank, the money will give oil marketing companies (OMCs) a strongroom to import from multinational suppliers for distribution across Kenya and the wider East African region.

By Standard Team 17 days ago

KCB pumps Sh120b to cushion oil companies, ease fuel prices

Fuel prices could fall in October as State mulls tax, profit cuts amid industry pressure

Meeting of government and industry proposed reduction of marketer’s margins and petroleum levies. Changes are unlikely to be effected this month but could be made in next pricing cycle.

By Macharia Kamau 18 days ago

Fuel prices could fall in October as State mulls tax, profit cuts amid industry pressure

President has little wiggle room on fuel

Two main factors that have pushed this price up are international prices per barrel and increasing dollar rate. Beyond that we can only talk about profit margins, taxes and the inflation rate.

By Mike Nyagwoka 19 days ago

President has little wiggle room on fuel

Night meetings, intrigues that led to the lifting of fuel subsidy

Ruto was alive to how explosive petroleum matters could be and was keen to avoid a supply disruption. In the new fuel prices oil marketing companies were major winners.

By Macharia Kamau 20 days ago

Night meetings, intrigues that led to the lifting of fuel subsidy

Kenyans feel heat of increased fuel prices

Fuel prices went up on September 15 after discontinued the fuel subsidy programme.

By Standard Team 20 days ago

Kenyans feel heat of increased fuel prices

It's painful, but removal of fuel subsidy is good for the country

Public expenditures on energy subsidies can crowd out more redistributive public spending or require financing through regressive taxation.

By Collins Bett 21 days ago

It's painful, but removal of fuel subsidy is good for the country

How Kenya's fuel prices compare to other East African countries

A litre of super petrol in Nairobi is now retailing at Sh179.30, while a litre of diesel is retailing at Sh165.00.

By Betty Njeru 21 days ago

How Kenya's fuel prices compare to other East African countries

It's pain at the pump for motorists as State eliminates petrol subsidy

In one of his first acid tests, President William Ruto eliminates subsidy on super petrol while reducing the ones on diesel and kerosene in prices, announced by EPRA.

By Macharia Kamau 21 days ago

It's pain at the pump for motorists as State eliminates petrol subsidy

Fuel prices reach historic high as government ends subsidy

The prices of fuel in Kenya have reached a historic high after the government discontinued the fuel subsidy programme.

By Brian Okoth 22 days ago

Fuel prices reach historic high as government ends subsidy

Africa must get out of fossil fuel 'traps and lies'

The global UN-backed Sustainable Development Goal 7 aims to “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030.

By Lynet Otieno 24 days ago

Africa must get out of fossil fuel 'traps and lies'

Fuel shortage looms as oil firms clog pipeline systems in protest

KPC has warned of a shortage of petrol in Nairobi and western Kenya. Oil marketers are owed billions of shillings by the State for keeping fuel prices stable at the pump.

By Macharia Kamau 28 days ago

Fuel shortage looms as oil firms clog pipeline systems in protest

IEBC systems were hacked, lawyer says

According to Raila Odinga and Martha Karua, the technology deployed by the electoral agency was “inherently corrupt” and manipulated by third parties.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

IEBC systems were hacked, lawyer says

Weak shilling, delay of subsidy refunds dent Total Energies profits

Its profit after tax over the half year to June 30 reduced to Sh798.59 million from Sh1.79 billion over a similar half in 2021.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Weak shilling, delay of subsidy refunds dent Total Energies profits

How operators of digitally-hailed taxis are dodging high commissions

A growing number of digital-based taxi operators are now going hybrid as they battle choking commissions and high fuel prices that have depressed their earnings.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

How operators of digitally-hailed taxis are dodging high commissions

Fuel: Why retail fuel prices will stay high even as crude oil costs drop

The government is set to start withdrawing its subsidy and, worse, factors such as a weak Kenya shilling will only aggravate the situation.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Fuel: Why retail fuel prices will stay high even as crude oil costs drop

Tanker with 34,000 litres of fuel overturns on Kamandura-Mai Mai Mahiu Road

A fuel tanker transporting 34,000 litres of diesel overturned at Kamandura in Limuru, Kiambu County on Saturday.

By George Njunge 1 month ago

Tanker with 34,000 litres of fuel overturns on Kamandura-Mai Mai Mahiu Road

Brace for price jumps as new EAC tariff kicks in

The maximum 35 per cent duty as Common External Tariff, which took effect on July 1 this year, covers 499 tariff lines (or products), including meat and dairy produce.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Brace for price jumps as new EAC tariff kicks in

Oil firms warn of supply cuts as Treasury delays Sh65b refunds

Government retains firms’ margin to cushion consumers against price hikes. State officials have in the past said the subsidy is unsustainable and could be scrapped.

1 month ago

Oil firms warn of supply cuts as Treasury delays Sh65b refunds

Kenya Pipeline in quest to raise storage fees for oil marketers

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is eyeing higher fees from oil firms in a bid recovery of the funds it spent building the new Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline.

1 month ago

Kenya Pipeline in quest to raise storage fees for oil marketers

With polls done, you can as well kiss State subsidies goodbye

The subsidies face an uncertain future as the electioneering period comes to an end, with the politicians now not keen to continue with the government’s largesse.

By AP News 1 month ago

With polls done, you can as well kiss State subsidies goodbye

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

Without the subsidy, motorists would have paid Sh214.03 per litre of super petrol. Intervention has enabled Kenyans save over Sh100 billion on fuel costs but faces an uncertain future.

By Diana Anyango 1 month ago

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

High fuel costs slowing down farming activities, warns CBK

Crop growing and livestock rearing activities continue to contract, registering a negative growth of 0.7 percent in the review period compared to a contraction of 0.4 percent last year.

By Josphat Nanok 2 months ago

High fuel costs slowing down farming activities, warns CBK

When it was a crime to keep kerosene in your house

Kerosene is a hot political potato and every now and then finds its way into the political discourse.

By George Maringa 2 months ago

When it was a crime to keep kerosene in your house

Treasury to scrap fuel subsidy in next two months, IMF says

The subsidy has cushioned Kenyans from high pump prices since April.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

Treasury to scrap fuel subsidy in next two months, IMF says

How to cheer up Kenyans during hard economic times

The hard economic times and electioneering period are putting lots of pressure on families, individuals and even our generosity, going by the number of WhatsApp fundraisers.

By XN Iraki 2 months ago

How to cheer up Kenyans during hard economic times

Plans to punish Russia through price cap on oil could backfire

Russia may retaliate in the gas market by closing pipeline exports of gas to Europe, making the winter months exceedingly unpleasant for European households.

By Jan A Persson 2 months ago

Plans to punish Russia through price cap on oil could backfire

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

That means that a litre of petrol in Nairobi will continue to retail at Sh159.12, diesel Sh140.00 and kerosene Sh127.94.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

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

Traffic diverted after fuel tanker overturns on Thika Road

Police in Nairobi on Thursday mid-morning cordoned off Thika Road stretch between Roysambu and Githurai after a fuel tanker reportedly hit a lorry and overturned at Carwash area.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Traffic diverted after fuel tanker overturns on Thika Road

Brace yourself for another fuel price hike

Epra, according to industry sources, is likely to increase pump prices by at least Sh10 at the pump even as the government cushions consumers by about Sh40 per litre through its subsidy.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

Brace yourself for another fuel price hike

High cost of living

High cost of living

By Harrison Muriuki 3 months ago

High cost of living

Ukraine war brings echoes of the 1970s global oil shock

Today’s war in Ukraine has led to another oil crisis incorporating gas, which is piped to western Europe.

By XN Iraki 3 months ago

Ukraine war brings echoes of the 1970s global oil shock

Top oil marketers tighten dominance in first 3 months

Sales by the top five companies rose to 66.37 per cent in the first three months compared to 61.34 per cent in 2021.

By Dominic Omondi 3 months ago

Top oil marketers tighten dominance in first 3 months

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 3 months 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 3 months ago

A walking nation as oil prices keep rising

Prepare to pay higher fares, Matatu Owners Association tells Kenyans

PSV users will pay higher fares moving forward after the government increased fuel prices, Matatu Owners Association says.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Prepare to pay higher fares, Matatu Owners Association tells Kenyans

Rough road ahead as Kenya moves to remove fuel subsidies

Motorists should buckle up for a bumpy ride ahead.

By Dominic Omondi 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago

Think through decision to phase out fuel subsidy

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