Kenya: Govt Assures Public of Adequate Fuel Supply Amid Middle East Tensions

Wandayi: Kenya has enough fuel stocks amid Middle East crisis

The government has assured Kenyans that it has enough petroleum products to shield the country from supply shocks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Kenya: Govt Assures Public of Adequate Fuel Supply Amid Middle East Tensions

Nairobi -- The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has assured Kenyans of sufficient petroleum stocks despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the country sources a significant share of its fuel imports.

Kenya has sufficient petroleum supplies until April 2026, CS Wandayi says amid Iran conflict

CS Kenya currently holds adequate stocks to meet domestic demand as well as regional obligations

CS Wandayi: Kenya monitoring Middle East crisis, fuel supplies stable

In a press statement issued on March 3, 2026, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the government had reviewed the current stock and supply situation and confirmed that the country has sufficient petroleum products to meet both domestic and regional demand.

Iran war: Kenya addresses oil supply fears amid escalating conflict

Kenya has addressed the potential oil supply disruptions and price surges amid the escalating Iran war, which erupted following joint US-Israeli strikes.