Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that fuel supplies are secure despite global price fluctuations. He stated Kenya holds 16 days of petrol, 19 days of diesel, and 49 days of kerosene, with 290,000 metric tonnes more arriving soon. Mbadi warned against panic buying and fuel hoarding.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi appeared before the National Assembly Finance Committee on April 2, 2026, assuring that fuel supplies remain secure. "We currently have 16 days of petrol, 19 days of diesel, and 49 days of kerosene in stock, with an additional 290,000 metric tonnes expected soon," he said.
The government is working to stabilise fuel prices amid disruptions from the Middle East conflict, which has driven up global pump prices. "We are working to stabilise prices so they don't hit the economy. From the indications, we may not have supply disruption," Mbadi stated.
Mbadi warned fuel stations against hoarding amid speculation of price hikes. "The prices may not go where they think or imagine. Even if it is going to increase, we will use our mechanisms to stabilise that price, no need to speculate, we are in charge," he added. He advised motorists against unnecessarily filling full tanks, noting they would last only about a week.
Reports on April 1 claimed the Energy and Petroleum Regulation Authority (EPRA) had raised pump prices, but EPRA clarified the document was fake. EPRA announces maximum retail prices only on the 14th of each month. President William Ruto has also assured Kenyans of the country's preparedness against any fuel shortage threats.
