24 fuel-filling stations were demolished, six closed and four re-opened after paying hefty fines in an adulterated fuel crack-down conducted by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) since July.
Also, five trucks were impounded in the operation according to a statement released by ERC today.
During the period, 4,456 tests were conducted at 675 petroleum sites (including illegal petroleum sites). From the tests, 637 sites were compliant which represents a 94.4% compliance level. However, tests from 38 sites turned out to be non-compliant.
Among the counties in which faulty stations were closed include Nairobi, Embu, Meru, Busia Kiambu, Siaya, Mombasa, Kwale, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Homa Bay and Bomet.
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In 34 out of the 38 cases, dealers were found selling diesel or super petrol contaminated with kerosene while in other cases suspects were found with either diesel or petrol meant for export.
Here’s the full list of the stations demolished/closed and vehicles impounded by ERC.
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