Fuel
UBA study reveals 40% drop in AMBA buses
Reported by AI Image generated by AI
A report from the UBA's Interdisciplinary Institute of Political Economy (IIEP) shows that bus services in the AMBA dropped up to 40% on interjurisdictional lines due to fuel price surges from the war in Iran and outdated subsidies. The operational fleet is 12% smaller than in 2019. If costs are passed to users, fares could rise another 16%.
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.
Reported by AI
A major public corruption trial involving 15 defendants began at the Federal High Court's Lideta Division on May 9, 2026, over the alleged diversion of 3.8 million litres of fuel.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has set a new indicative price range for Jet-A1 aviation fuel following the recent airline shutdown threat over high costs. Prices are now N1,760-N1,988 per litre in Lagos and N1,809-N2,037 per litre in Abuja.
Reported by AI
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.
Economy Minister Roland Lescure detailed conditions for a new government aid targeting nearly 3 million modest high-mileage drivers affected by soaring fuel prices. The measure, averaging 20 euro cents per liter, will be available from May via an online platform on impots.gouv.fr.
Reported by AI
Kenyan transport stakeholders have demanded that the government cap diesel prices at Ksh140 and petrol at Ksh150 per litre, reinstate fuel subsidies amid recent price hikes. The Transport Sector Forum, led by the Motorist Association of Kenya (MAK), issued the ultimatum after an emergency meeting in Nairobi today, warning of mass action if ignored.
Plus Ultra to suspend flights to Colombia from June 2
May 05, 2026 17:20Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources corrects diesel price miscalculation
May 04, 2026 20:28Fuel prices rise again despite tax discount
May 04, 2026 10:09Indonesia's April 2026 inflation controlled at 2.42 percent, government and BPS say
May 04, 2026 02:38DCI foils jet fuel theft attempt at Wilson Airport
April 27, 2026 09:28PM Abiy announces 20 billion birr monthly fuel subsidy
April 25, 2026 13:33Transport tariff cut ordered on specified basis
April 25, 2026 01:26EPRA raids illegal fuel siphoning site near Nairobi KPC depots
April 21, 2026 23:52Brazilian airlines cut over 2,000 flights due to kerosene price surge
April 21, 2026 23:02Puan Maharani urges government to explain non-subsidi fuel price hike