President William Ruto has spoken up concerning fuel shortage in the country with a stern warning and a way forward.
Speaking at the Statement House on Thursday, March 26, 2026, the Head of State acknowledged the primary factor behind the anticipated fuel shortage, highlighting disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz—a key route for global energy trade and a focal point in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
“The challenge of the Middle East crisis is going to pose to our economies both in terms of fuel supply, commodity supply, which is a reality because of the challenges of logistics and transport across the Strait of Hormuz and the attendant changes of routes,” President Ruto said.
President William Ruto warns oil marketers against selling artificial oil
In the Statement House press briefing, he warned that the government would not tolerate the creation of artificial fuel shortages aimed at inflating profits at the expense of Kenyans.
“We have also been very clear to our oil marketers and those who have storage capabilities that the government of Kenya is not going to entertain any artificial shortages that are meant to benefit profiteers,” the Head of the Republic said.
According to President Ruto, his administration is closely monitoring every licensed oil marketer, promising that any company found operating outside its licence conditions will face consequences as the government moves to shield consumers from exploitation.
