Eugine Wabwile Juma 
A photo collage of Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi and a car being fuelled at a service station, April 7, 2026.
TANDAO MEDIA NEWS
Kenyans may have to wait longer for a substantial reduction in fuel prices after Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi warned that volatility in the Middle East continues to affect global petroleum markets.
Speaking in Nairobi on Wednesday, September 2, Wandayi urged Kenyans to remain patient, noting that the government is grappling with a rapidly changing international environment. His remarks came ahead of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announcement of new fuel prices for the September 15–October 14 cycle.
“We shall continue to work with all stakeholders, even as we contend with the fact that the situation at the global stage remains very fluid,” Wandayi said during a meeting with TukTuk operators.
The CS explained that while Kenya is transitioning towards e-mobility, petroleum products remain critical to the country’s transport and energy needs. He highlighted measures taken to stabilize supply and cushion consumers, including reducing Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products from 16 percent to 8 percent and deploying subsidies through the Petroleum Development Levy.
“These measures have significantly helped in mitigating the impact of the raging crisis in the Middle East,” Wandayi stated.
EPRA is expected to announce new prices on September 14, covering Super Petrol, diesel, and kerosene. The review comes amid renewed tensions between Iran and the United States, with Washington launching airstrikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard assets along the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating conflict has raised concerns about disruptions to global oil supplies, given the strait’s strategic importance as a key route for petroleum shipments.
