Tanzania: Kenya's Fuel Cheaper Than Tanzania's At Source, It's Taxes That Keep It Costly

Tanzania: Kenya's Fuel Cheaper Than Tanzania's At Source, It's Taxes That Keep It Costly

Nairobi -- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the government-to-government (G-to-G) oil import arrangement, citing comparative data that shows Tanzania is paying higher Freight and Premium (F&P) rates despite enjoying lower pump prices.

Wandayi explains rising fuel prices despite G-to-G deal

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says high taxation is to blame for high fuel prices compared to other EA countries.

State on the spot over spike in pump prices despite G2G deal

The government is on the spot over the sudden spike in fuel pump prices in the recent review despite the Government–to–Government (G2G) arrangement being in place.   Established in April 2023, the arrangement was aimed at stabilising the fuel prices and the shilling as a result of the country importing the commodity from Gulf oil […]

Museveni’s Move Hits Kenya-UAE, Saudi G-to-G Oil Deal

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Museveni’s Move Hits Kenya-UAE, Saudi G-to-G Oil Deal Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi on July 22 explained that President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda made changes to the oil importation policy, which disrupted the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel importation deal between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departme…

Kenya’s fuel cheaper than Tanzania’s at source, it’s taxes that keep it costly: Wandayi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 23 — Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the government-to-government (G-to-G) oil import arrangement, citing comparative data that shows Tanzania is paying higher Freight and Premium (F&P) rates despite enjoying lower pump prices. Appearing before the National Assembly Energy Committee on Tuesday, Wandayi explained that while Tanzanians paid USD 83.00 per metric tonne (MT) for Diesel, USD 135.00/MT for Super …

EPRA explains why Kenya’s fuel prices are the highest in East Africa - Kahawatungu

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Tuesday addressed concerns over Kenya’s fuel prices, which remain significantly higher than those in the neighbouring East African countries. Last week, the cost of petrol, diesel, and kerosene increased by Sh8.99, Sh8.67 and Sh9.65 per litre, respectively. In response to some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), EPRA talked on key contributors to the high fuel prices such as Kenya’s tax …