EPRA Cracks Down on Fuel Stations Selling Adulterated Petrol and Diesel To Kenyans

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has flagged five fuel stations across the country for selling adulterated or petroleum products bound for export in the local market following a nationwide inspection, which was carried out between January and March 2026.

In a public notice issued by the regulator on March 31, 2026, EPRA said it conducted 2,713 fuel quality tests at 758 petroleum sites, with 753 stations, which represent 99.34% found compliant with fuel quality standards.

However, five stations, which amount to 0.66%, failed the tests and were cited for various violations involving diesel, kerosene, and super petrol.

Among the stations listed was the Asis Energy Filling Station in Kapkayo, Elgeyo Marakwet County, where inspectors discovered super petrol and diesel containing high sulphur levels and adulterated with domestic kerosene.

Cases Reported

The station later resumed operations after upgrading its products and paying taxes and penalties, which amounted to Ksh101,638.

In Habaswein, Wajir County, a suspected illegal fuel site was found selling diesel with high sulphur content. EPRA impounded the fuel and indicated that the matter is currently before the courts.

Another case was reported in Matuga, Kwale County, where inspectors discovered diesel meant strictly for export had been diverted and offered for sale locally.

The regulator said enforcement action was taken, and the case remains under legal review.

In Kisumu Central Business District, Green Wells Energies was flagged for selling kerosene intended for export markets within the local supply chain.

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A Station Reopened

The station has since reopened after settling taxes and penalties amounting to Ksh435,100.

On the other hand, Plateau Filling Station in Murungaru, Nyandarua County, was found selling adulterated diesel with domestic kerosene and remains closed following the compliance checks by EPRA.

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EPRA Informs On The Action Taken

EPRA said that the inspections were conducted under its mandate provided by the Petroleum Act 2019 to monitor petroleum products during transportation, storage, and retail stages in order to prevent adulteration and dumping of export-bound fuels into the local market.

EPRA urged members of the public to report suspected cases of fuel adulteration through its hotline, SMS service, and USSD reporting platforms as part of efforts to protect motorists and maintain standards in the petroleum sector.

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