The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has ordered the closure of 13 petrol stations and penalized four others for selling adulterated fuel or fuel meant for export. In a monitoring operation between July and September 2024, EPRA tested 5,854 samples across 1,321 sites, finding 1.29% of stations non-compliant. Violations included selling high-sulfur petrol, diesel contaminated with kerosene, and smuggled fuel. Penalties ranged from shutdowns to fines of up to KSh 304,806, with some stations reopening after paying taxes and penalties.
EPRA Shuts Down 13 Petrol Stations for Fuel Violations
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