The government has assured Kenyans of adequate fuel despite the global oil crisis triggered by escalating war in the Middle East.
In a statement on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said that Kenya has adequate fuel stocks to sustain operations until April.
The CS added that the government was closely monitoring the evolving situation while engaging government-to-government suppliers to put contingency plans should there be a disrupt global supply chains.
“As of today (March 3), the country has sufficient stocks to cover both the country and the region. We have scheduled imports for delivery up to the end of April 2026 and, therefore, as it stands, we are assured of security of supply,” part of the statement read.
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi assured Kenyans of adequate oil supply that can last for two months
Wandayi further promised the members of the public that Ministry remains on high alert and will continue taking necessary measures to guarantee an uninterrupted petroleum supply to consumers and businesses.
According to reports, the war in the Middle East has raised concerns about possible disruptions to global petroleum supply routes, particularly shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman that has continued to raise fears among motorists in Africa and other regions that depend on the supply route.
Further reports indicate that the Strait of Hormuz is considered a cost-effective route for transporting oil and gas from Gulf suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with which the Government of Kenya has a government-to-government supply arrangement.
Additionally, disruption to the route would force shipping companies to use longer alternative passages, which would significantly increase transport costs.
So far, Kenyans have fear that the fuel prices will go up, especially the fact that global prizes have risen in less than a week.
