The Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) has moved to reassure Kenyans that the country has sufficient fuel reserves, even as motorists continue to report shortages at some filling stations.
Appearing before the Senate Energy Committee, KPC Acting Managing Director Pius Mwendwa said the country currently holds enough petrol to last more than 20 days, urging the public not to panic over isolated supply gaps.
According to Mwendwa, Kenya has approximately 162.8 million litres of petrol in storage, which translates to about 26 days of national consumption based on current demand. He maintained that the overall fuel position at the source remains stable, despite reports of dry pumps in some retail outlets.
“I want to repeat that there is no shortage. We are not aware why some stations are experiencing supply challenges,” he told the committee.
The Acting MD further revealed that diesel stocks stand at around 169 million litres. However, due to higher daily consumption rates of about 9.1 million litres, the available stock offers a slightly tighter margin compared to petrol, which records a daily demand of approximately 6.3 million litres.
In the aviation sector, KPC reported that the country holds about 83.7 million litres of jet fuel, which provides the most stable buffer due to its lower daily usage of 2.5 million litres, translating to roughly 33 days of supply.
At the same time, members of the National Assembly Energy Committee conducted an inspection of fuel stocks at KPC facilities in Nairobi and confirmed that adequate petroleum products are available across all depots nationwide.
Committee Chairperson David Gikaria said the team was satisfied with the stock levels, but urged oil marketers to ensure timely distribution of fuel from depots to retail stations to avoid unnecessary shortages.
“We have verified the figures and can confirm there is enough fuel in the system. The issue now is ensuring it reaches consumers,” he said.
The assurance comes amid growing concern among motorists following reports of fuel shortages in parts of the country, with some drivers forced to queue or travel long distances in search of petrol.
The situation has also heightened anxiety ahead of the anticipated fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), with many Kenyans fearing a possible increase in fuel prices.
Despite the concerns on the ground, authorities insist that supply remains stable and that efforts are ongoing to address distribution challenges affecting select stations.
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