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Kenya Fuel Hike Funds Roads, Becomes East Africa’s Costliest

4/23/2026

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President William Ruto said the 14 April fuel price rise funds road projects.
Tanzania Works Minister Abdallah Ulega disputed Ruto’s claim about Tanzania’s tarmac network length.
On 14 April Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised petrol to KSh 206.97/L and diesel to KSh 206.84/L, making Kenya the costliest fuel market in East Africa.
Ruto cut VAT from 13% to 8% for 16 April–14 May, lowering Nairobi prices to KSh 197.60 (petrol) and KSh 196.63 (diesel) on 15 April.

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President William Ruto said the 14 April fuel price rise funds road projects.
Tanzania Works Minister Abdallah Ulega disputed Ruto’s claim about Tanzania’s tarmac network length.
On 14 April Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised petrol to KSh 206.97/L and diesel to KSh 206.84/L, making Kenya the costliest fuel market in East Africa.
Ruto cut VAT from 13% to 8% for 16 April–14 May, lowering Nairobi prices to KSh 197.60 (petrol) and KSh 196.63 (diesel) on 15 April.