
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has strongly criticized President William Ruto's government following recent fuel price increases by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority EPRA. On April 14, EPRA announced that super petrol increased by KSh 28.69 per liter and diesel by KSh 40.30 per liter. Nyoro claimed on April 15 that these price hikes primarily benefit a few senior government officials, rather than the common citizen. He stated that the government-to-government approach used by the administration is a "profit machine" for these officials within the Kenya Kwanza Alliance government. Nyoro questioned why fuel prices in Kenya are higher than in regional markets, noting that global oil prices were $115 in 2022 and are now $98 per barrel, yet Kenyans are paying more. He urged the government to convene a consultative forum with stakeholders to address the rising fuel prices, warning against testing the patience of Kenyans.
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