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Kenya’s fuel market is under intense scrutiny after the entry of substandard petroleum products collided with persistently high pump prices, triggering outrage and raising serious questions about regulation, transparency and consumer protection.
In a controversial move to cushion the country from looming shortages, authorities recently relaxed fuel quality standards, allowing imports with higher sulphur content. The decision, framed as a temporary emergency measure, was meant to stabilize supply amid global disruptions. Instead, it has ignited a national debate: why are Kenyans paying more for fuel that is objectively of lower quality?
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