Kenyans Bitterly Protest New Record High EPRA Fuel Prices: "Tumewafanyia Nini Kiptoo"

 

Kenyans on social media are up in arms after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new pump prices effective Friday, September 15. EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo speaking at a recent forum. Photo: EPRA. Source: Facebook In its latest review, the regulator increased the price of petrol by KSh 5.72, diesel by KSh 4.48 and kerosene by KSh 2.45 per litre. EPRA: How much will fuel retail in Nairobi In Nairobi, petrol, diesel, and kerosene will retail at KSh 217.36, KSh205.47 and KSh205.06, effective midnight for the next 30 days. READ ALSO Moses Kuria's Cryptic Tweet after Fuel Prices Surge Ignite Reactions: "You Prefer Voodoo to Science"  EPRA noted that its decision to increase the fuel prices took into consideration the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum product "Taking into account the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products, the changes in the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices in Nairobi are as follows: Super Petrol, Diesel & Kerosene increases by KSh 5.72, KSh4.48 and KSh2.45 per litre respectively," EPRA said in a statement. How Kenyans reacted to new fuel prices Kenyans expressed their disappointment on X social media platform (formerly Twitter), accusing President William Ruto's government of overburdening citizens. Many say the new fuel prices will lead to an increase in the cost of essential commodities. CPA Ng'ang'a Wa Mwangi: "This is the worst Government ever in Kenya's history. They want Kenyans to die from hunger. Si mtunyonge basi makasia takataka nyinyi." K_ Mboya: "Essential commodities prices will sky rocket. Pareto effect in full blast." NEDDIE: "Kiturambe kabisaa." Nev" "Tumewafanyia nn kiptoo." Wuod Nyaloka: "Surely Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga must be suffering. We thank God for rice and beef." Archangel Ke "Voting has consequences" Patrick Langat: "Si mtuue baaas...mtuue." What was Moses Kuria's take on fuel prices Commenting on high fuel prices, the then Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria said the country is unlikely to resolve the prevailing tough economic times anytime soon. Taking to Twitter on the morning of Friday, September 15, Kuria urged Kenyans to fasten their belts to handle the increasing fuel cost. "Global crude prices are on an upward trajectory. For planning purposes expect pump prices to go up by KSh 10 every month till February," Kuria said.