Ministry of Trade and Investments has announced a temporary adjustment to fuel standards due to supply disruptions.
In a statement on Thursday, April 30, 2026, Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui announced that fuel sulphur limits have been temporarily set at 50mg/kg for automotive gasoil and premium motor spirit.
According to the Trade CS, the measure is effective for the next six months to ensure fuel availability amid concerns over the supply of the critical product in the country.
“The Ministry of Trade has approved a temporary waiver of the sulphur parameter to the maximum limit of 50mg/kg for automotive gasoil and premium motor spirit as per the previous fuel standards for a period of 6 months,” the statement read.
“This measure is temporary and intended to ensure continued fuel availability and sustain economic stability during the current period of global supply disruption”, the statement added.
The development follows a request from stakeholders in the petroleum sector who raised concerns over difficulties in sourcing fuel that meets Kenya’s current strict compliance levels.
According to the Kinyanjui, consultations were held with technical experts as well as regulatory bodies, including the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the National Standards Council.
The CS noted that the discussions informed a comprehensive technical review that ultimately guided the temporary policy shift.
