Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi/XEnergy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans that there is no fuel shortage in the country, saying supply systems remain stable and well coordinated under the government-to-government (G2G) fuel procurement framework.
Speaking on Friday on the state of fuel availability and pricing, Wandayi said Kenya’s energy infrastructure continues to function normally, with consistent deliveries, stable storage levels, and uninterrupted distribution across the country.
He added that fuel continues to arrive as scheduled through the Port of Mombasa and is being efficiently distributed to inland depots and retail stations.
“There is no fuel shortage in Kenya. Supply remains secure, and distribution is ongoing without interruption,” he said.
The CS said the government has strengthened monitoring systems across the fuel supply chain, including routine spot checks at storage facilities and distribution points, to ensure compliance, prevent disruptions and guarantee transparency.
Wandayi attributed the stability in supply to the G2G framework, saying it has helped shield the country from extreme volatility in global oil markets by anchoring supply, reducing exposure to spot market pricing and improving predictability in both supply and cost structures.
“The G2G framework is working as intended. It is anchoring supply, reducing exposure to volatility, and providing predictability in a highly uncertain global energy environment,” he said.
He noted that the arrangement has enabled Kenya to diversify fuel sourcing beyond the Gulf region to Europe, the United States Gulf Coast, India and the Red Sea region, strengthening resilience and reducing reliance on any single source or shipping route.
Wandayi also said Kenya has benefited from relatively stable freight and premium charges under structured procurement, compared to markets relying on open spot purchases where costs have risen sharply.
He said freight and premium charges under the framework remain fixed at 78 US dollars per tonne for diesel, 85 dollars for petrol and 97 dollars for jet fuel, compared to up to 253 dollars per tonne in some spot markets.
He said this has helped cushion Kenya from price shocks even as global oil markets remain unstable due to shifting demand patterns and geopolitical tensions.
Wandayi dismissed claims that Kenyan fuel imports had been unaffected by disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, saying most cargoes have historically been loaded from ports in the UAE within the shipping corridor.
He said any disruptions in the route had affected supply chains, but suppliers have been able to source from alternative loading ports under the G2G arrangement.
He maintained that while global oil prices have remained volatile, early signs suggest easing pressure due to changes in demand and improved supply routing.
“While the situation remains fluid and unpredictable, the direction is encouraging,” he said. “In the fullness of time, as global conditions stabilise, Kenyans can expect the benefits to be felt progressively through this system.”
The CS also said the government is considering long-term plans to enhance energy security, including discussions on establishing regional refinery capacity to reduce reliance on imported refined fuel.
At the same time, he urged oil marketing companies to expedite the lifting of fuel from storage facilities to ease congestion in the supply chain, noting that vessels are lining up at sea waiting to discharge.
“We ask suppliers to move with speed and uplift those products for the system to be free,” he said.
His remarks come as the government continues to reassure the public that there are sufficient petroleum stocks in the country.
President William Ruto’s administration has defended the G2G arrangement, saying it remains critical in shielding Kenya from global market shocks amid rising fuel prices and public concern over the cost of living.
Wandayi maintained that Kenya is not experiencing any national fuel shortage, saying supply systems at the Port of Mombasa and inland depots remain stable and distribution continues without interruption.
