Kenya assures public of adequate fuel stocks amid Middle East tensions

Kenya assured the public that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, the primary source region for its fuel imports.

In a statement issued Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi said the Government has reviewed the current supply and stock situation and confirmed that the country is well covered.

“In light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East region where our petroleum products supply is sourced, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has reviewed the supply and stock situation and wishes to advise that, as at today, the country has sufficient stocks to cover both the country and the region,” Wandayi said.

He added that Kenya has already scheduled petroleum imports for delivery through the end of April 2026, assuring the public that the country’s energy security remains intact.

According to the Ministry, contingency measures are also in place. Officials are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and maintaining engagement with government-to-government (G-to-G) suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply in case of further disruptions.

The assurance comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a region that plays a critical role in global oil production and export supply chains. Any prolonged instability in the area often raises concerns over potential price volatility and supply disruptions for oil-importing countries such as Kenya.

Wandayi emphasized that the Ministry remains alert and prepared to take necessary action to safeguard fuel availability across the country.

“We wish to assure the public and all stakeholders that the Ministry remains vigilant and shall continue taking necessary actions to ensure there is uninterrupted supply. We undertake to keep the country sufficiently updated,” he said.

Kenya relies heavily on imported refined petroleum products for transport, power generation, and industrial use, making global supply chain stability a key factor in domestic fuel pricing and availability.