The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced
the shutdown of at least 10 fuel stations across the country after they were
found selling adulterated or export-bound motor fuels.
According to Epra, the stations were found to be selling in
the local market between July and September 2025.
The authority said the 10 were from a total of 6,090 tests conducted
at 1,315 petroleum sites, where 1,303 sites were found compliant.
Two other stations failed the compliance tests, but could not
be closed as one has an ongoing case in court. The other re-opened after
upgrading the product and paying the required fine.
The violations, according to Epra, ranged from selling diesel
with high sulphur content to offering adulterated fuel mixed with kerosene or
meant for export.
It noted that at least two service stations were repeat
offenders.
They are located in Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Machakos, Makueni,
Bungoma, Vihiga, Nyandarua, Kwale, Kilifi, Meru, and Mombasa counties.
The regulator urged members of the public to report suspected
cases of fuel adulteration.
“The Authority maintains a hotline number (0709 366 000), operational
during normal working hours, to enhance enforcement and compliance activities.
“Members of the public are requested to report suspected
cases of petroleum fuels adulteration or export dumping through the hotline
number as well as use the Authority's USSD code (*363#) and SMS service code
(40850).”
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority is mandated
under Section 92 of the Petroleum Act 2019 to monitor petroleum products
offered for sale in the local market with the aim of preventing motor fuel
adulteration or dumping of export-bound fuels.
In this regard, the Authority undertakes a program of
continuous monitoring of the quality of petroleum motor fuels on sale,
transport, and storage throughout the country.
In July, the authority shut down eight petrol stations over
non-compliance with fuel quality regulations.
In tthe nationwide crackdown, the authority cited the sale of
adulterated fuel and the use of export-grade high-sulphur diesel in the local
market as the key violations.
EPRA has always reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring fuel integrity and protecting consumers through strict enforcement and public collaboration.
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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (The Authority) is mandated under Section 92 of the Petroleum Act 2019 to monitor petroleum products offered for sale in the local market with the aim of preventing motor fuel adulteration or dumping of export-bound fuels.
In this regard, the Authority undertakes a program of continuous monitoring of the quality of petroleum motor fuels on sale, transport, and storage throughout the country.
