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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed a plan to reduce fuel prices by Sh27 per litre to alleviate the financial burden on Kenyans. His measures include lowering the fuel levy and VAT, as well as utilizing funds from the Fuel Stabilisation Fund. This proposal comes in response to recent fuel price hikes that have raised concerns among consumers and businesses.
Africa-Press – Kenya. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has unveiled a proposal aimed at lowering fuel prices.
In a statement, Nyoro outlined a series of measures he said could reduce pump prices by at least Sh27 per litre, offering relief to Kenyans facing a rising cost of living.
“With a monthly consumption of approximately 400 million litres, the government must reduce pump prices by at least the following amount,” Nyoro said, adding that his proposal was not a favour but a demand to restore taxes and levies to levels that existed before 2023.
The legislator proposed a reduction of Sh7 from the fuel levy introduced in 2024, alongside an immediate cut in Value Added Tax (VAT) by an additional five per cent, which he said would lower prices by about Sh8 per litre.
He also called for the release of an additional Sh5 billion from the Fuel Stabilisation Fund to cushion consumers, stating that the fund currently holds more than Sh20 billion, above the required threshold.
“Granting an additional Sh5 billion in subsidies from the Fuel Stabilisation Fund will translate to approximately Sh12 per litre,” Nyoro said.
Combined, the proposed measures would result in a total reduction of Sh27 per litre, which the MP said is both practical and necessary.
“This is not too much to ask. Kenyans are simply demanding the reduction of levies and taxes to the level they were before 2023,” he said.
Nyoro’s proposal follows the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), which saw increases in pump prices for the April to May 2026 cycle.
Under the revised pricing, Super Petrol rose by Sh28.69 per litre while Diesel increased by Sh40.30 per litre. Kerosene prices remained unchanged.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene are retailing at Sh206.97, Sh206.84 and Sh152.78 respectively for the next 30 days.
The increase has raised concern among consumers and businesses, with fears of higher transport and commodity costs.
“The drastic increment in fuel prices is unacceptable; a more humane variation must be made by reducing the pump prices now,” the MP said.
The MP also cited historical trends, saying global oil prices had previously been higher without similar increases in local pump prices.
“Kenyans should take note that global oil prices were higher in 2022, topping $115 per barrel in May, yet pump prices never exceeded Sh160 per litre of petrol and Sh140 per litre of diesel locally,” he said.
In recent years, Kenya has faced fluctuating fuel prices, often influenced by global oil market trends. Historical data shows that despite spikes in global oil prices, local pump prices have not always reflected these increases proportionately. For instance, in 2022, global oil prices reached over $115 per barrel, yet local prices remained significantly lower, indicating a complex relationship between international markets and domestic pricing policies. The current proposal by MP Ndindi Nyoro seeks to address these disparities and provide relief to consumers.
