Ndindi Nyoro, the Member of Parliament for Kiharu, has issued a strong warning to the government of William Ruto over the possibility of rising fuel prices in Kenya.
Speaking amid global uncertainty caused by tensions in the Middle East, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Nyoro argued that there is currently no justification for increasing pump prices in the country.
According to the legislator, the fuel currently available in Kenya was imported earlier when global crude oil prices were lower.
Because of this, he insisted that consumers should not be forced to pay higher prices based on recent international developments.
Nyoro pointed out that crude oil is currently trading at between $76 and $82 per barrel, which he noted is still more than 25 percent lower than the nearly $100 per barrel recorded in 2022.
Nyoro pointed out that crude oil is currently trading at between $76 and $82 per barrel, which he noted is still more than 25 percent lower than the nearly $100 per barrel recorded in 2022.
Despite the drop in global prices, he said fuel costs in Kenya have remained high largely because of additional government taxes and levies introduced in recent years.
Among the charges he highlighted was the extra 8 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) introduced in 2023, as well as a KSh7 per litre fuel levy implemented in 2024.
Among the charges he highlighted was the extra 8 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) introduced in 2023, as well as a KSh7 per litre fuel levy implemented in 2024.
Nyoro argued that these taxes have significantly increased the financial burden on ordinary Kenyans.
He warned that the rising costs are affecting motorists, businesses, and families that rely on affordable transport and stable prices of goods and services.
In a statement that has drawn widespread attention, Nyoro issued a direct challenge to government officials and regulators, saying he would reveal individuals who may have interests in the oil business if fuel prices are raised without justification.
“If you dare increase fuel prices, I will expose those among you who are involved in the oil business,” he declared.
The remarks suggested that some influential figures could be benefiting from high fuel prices through involvement in oil importation, trading, or related business deals.
Nyoro further accused authorities of quickly passing global price increases to consumers while rarely reflecting price reductions when international costs fall.
He urged the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the government to maintain stable fuel prices, remove what he described as unfair levies, and ensure transparency in how fuel costs are determined.
The MP concluded by saying that Kenyans are already struggling with a high cost of living and that any unjustified increase in fuel prices would face strong opposition from leaders and citizens alike.
He warned that the rising costs are affecting motorists, businesses, and families that rely on affordable transport and stable prices of goods and services.
In a statement that has drawn widespread attention, Nyoro issued a direct challenge to government officials and regulators, saying he would reveal individuals who may have interests in the oil business if fuel prices are raised without justification.
“If you dare increase fuel prices, I will expose those among you who are involved in the oil business,” he declared.
The remarks suggested that some influential figures could be benefiting from high fuel prices through involvement in oil importation, trading, or related business deals.
Nyoro further accused authorities of quickly passing global price increases to consumers while rarely reflecting price reductions when international costs fall.
He urged the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the government to maintain stable fuel prices, remove what he described as unfair levies, and ensure transparency in how fuel costs are determined.
The MP concluded by saying that Kenyans are already struggling with a high cost of living and that any unjustified increase in fuel prices would face strong opposition from leaders and citizens alike.
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