Mafuta

The Kenya Transporters Association has urged the Ministry of Energy to urgently tackle ongoing fuel shortages ahead of the next price review scheduled for May 14, 2026.

7 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Spanish airline Plus Ultra announced the temporary suspension of its flights to and from Colombia starting June 2, 2026, citing a sharp rise in aviation fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict.

Mexico's government announced the elimination of bank commissions for paying gasoline with credit and debit cards at service stations, offering discounts of up to 7.45 pesos per transaction. The measure, presented on April 27 by President Claudia Sheinbaum and Finance Secretary Édgar Amador, takes effect on May 1 and aims to curb inflation. It was agreed with the Mexican Banking Association and other institutions.

27 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

At a briefing in Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed stated the government has provided a 20 billion birr monthly fuel subsidy. This follows a 100 percent increase over the past two months. Officials also highlighted achievements in social sectors.

Wadau wa sekta ya usafiri nchini Kenya wameitisha serikali kupiga vikomo vya bei ya diesel kwa Ksh140 na petroli kwa Ksh150 kwa lita moja, na kurejesha ruzuku za mafuta kutokana na ongezeko la bei hivi karibuni. Kikao cha dharura kilifanyika Nairobi leo chini ya Forumu la Sekta ya Usafiri, wakiongozwa na Chama cha Wadhibiti wa Kenya (MAK), na wametoa onyo la hatua za umati kama mahitaji yao hayatazingatiwa.

19 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Rais William Ruto ameeleza kwa mara ya kwanza kwa nini Kenyans hulipa bei za juu za mafuta kuliko nchi jirani kama Tanzania na Uganda. Alisema bei hizo zinatokana na hadhi ya Kenya kama nchi ya mapato ya kati na uwekezaji mkubwa katika barabara. Ruto alizungumza wakati wa ibada ya kanisani Karen leo.