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- Kenya’s government extended the reduced 8% VAT on petroleum products for a further three months, to 14 October 2026, cushioning households and businesses from volatile global oil prices after crude surged due to Middle East tensions. VAT had been cut from 16% to 8% in April. [capitalfm.africa], [reuters.com]
- Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi announced the government will also deploy KSh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy during the July–August pricing cycle to sustain current pump prices, following consultation with the National Treasury as part of broader fuel stabilisation measures. [capitalfm.africa]
- The CS reassured motorists of adequate fuel supplies despite Middle East disruptions, noting the Government-to-Government (G2G) import arrangement enables sourcing from alternative regions. The announcement preceded EPRA’s July–August fuel price review and aims to prevent increases in petrol, diesel and kerosene prices. [capitalfm.africa]
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