DP Ruto Calls for Review of Fuel Prices

Deputy President William Ruto has raised concerns over the recent fuel prices as reviewed by the Energy and Petroleum Regulation Authority (EPRA).

While issuing an address on September 16, 2021, the DP criticised the decision to increase fuel prices at a time when the country's economy is on recovery.

He urged the parliamentary committee on energy to engage the Ministry of Energy and review the fuel prices so as to ease the burden on members of the public.

DP Ruto called upon the Cabinet Minister for Energy and all relevant authorities to resolve the matter that has since attracted protests from Kenyans and various leaders.

He noted that the fuel prices hike would result in the increase of prices for numerous other products and as a result further burden already struggling Kenyans.

"There are people who have been assigned responsibilities by the President. It is time for them to assume those responsibilities and provide advice to government so that the right decisions can be made to manage the current situations where the prices of fuel are going up.

"The relevant committee of parliament must also summon an urgent meeting, work with the Ministry to make sure that we manage these situations that is rolling out of hand because of the current situation in the nation," DP Ruto stated.

He assured that the government will work in conjunction with relevant parties to ensure the situation is resolved for the betterment of the country.

This comes after EPRA yesterday, September 15 increased where the price of Super petrol has been increased by Ksh7.58 per litre.

On the other hand, the cost of diesel and kerosene has also been increased by Ksh.7.94 and Ksh.12.97 per litre respectively.

In Nairobi, a litre of super petrol is set to cost Ksh.134.72 an increase from Ksh.127.14. Diesel will retail at Ksh.115.60 from Ksh.107.66 while kerosene will for Ksh.110.82 from Ksh.97.85.

Explaining the rationale behind the increased pump prices, EPRA noted that the upward review was as a result of higher costs for landed petroleum products.

The increase has since provoked protests by Matatu operators in the country, with leaders calling upon the government to consider the burden born by Kenyans.