Kenya raised the maximum retail prices of petrol and diesel on Wednesday, the energy regulator said, citing higher import costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
Kenya hiked petrol prices by 6% and diesel prices by \u20604.5%, with the East African nation relying on the Middle East region for nearly all of its fuel supplies<\/p>\n
A litre of diesel will cost 227.76 Kenyan shillings ($1.76) in the capital city of Nairobi, from 217.86 shillings, while \u2060kerosene will rise to 219.87 shillings from 191.38 shillings between October 15 and November 14, when new prices will be announced.<\/p>\n
The energy \u2060regulator said the government extended a reduction in value-added tax on fuel to 8% from 16% \u2060until January 14.<\/p>\n
Fuel prices affect multiple sectors including transport, agriculture and construction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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