Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced plans for urgent talks with President William Ruto to address rising fuel prices. The move follows threats of a nationwide strike by transport operators starting Monday, May 18. The latest EPRA review raised petrol and diesel prices sharply for the May-June 2026 period.
Mbadi spoke during an ODM tour in Nyakach, Kisumu County, on Saturday, May 16. He said the government would seek an immediate meeting with Ruto to find ways to lower petroleum prices. Mbadi noted existing measures such as the fuel stabilisation programme and reduced VAT on fuel products.
The price increases came from the EPRA review released on May 14. Super Petrol rose by Ksh16.65 to Ksh214.25 per litre, while diesel increased by Ksh46.29 to Ksh242.92 per litre. Transport groups including motorists, boda boda riders, and matatu operators issued a joint statement accusing the government of unjustified hikes.
Ndindi Nyoro separately asked Speaker Moses Wetang'ula to recall Parliament for an emergency session to discuss further price reductions of up to Ksh27 per litre. Mbadi defended the administration, pointing to global market forces as the main cause of the increases.