Moses Kuria, the Trade Cabinet Secretary, has addressed to criticism over his statements last week that Kenyans could expect substantially higher fuel costs in the coming months.
Following the government's announcement of all-time high fuel prices on Thursday, Kuria stated that fuel prices in Kenya will continue to rise by at least Ksh.10 per month until February next year, causing outrage among Kenyans.
Among them is Senator Boni Khalwale of Kakamega, who accused CS Kuria of arrogance. He urged President William Ruto to fire the minister and Energy CS Davis Chirchir and his economic advisers for the fuel price increase.
Dear Kenyans. On Friday 15th September I made some comments indicating that the price of fuel is likely to go up in the coming months owing to global dynamics. I have since been advised by people like Dr Boni Khaleale and his master that the statement was incorrect, insensitive…
— CS Moses Kuria (@HonMoses_Kuria) September 19, 2023Did you read this?
In an early Wednesday morning post on X, Kuria added, "I have since been advised by people like Dr Boni Khalwale and his master that the statement was incorrect, insensitive, and arrogant."
The CS added, perhaps jokingly, "I am made to now understand that the price will come down." I apologize deeply because it is human to make mistakes."
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority reported that Super Petrol prices had increased by Ksh.16.96, Diesel by Ksh.21.32, and Kerosene by Ksh.33.13 per litre.
According to the Authority's Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, the increased rates are related to the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products.
Following the revisions, Super Petrol in Nairobi will be priced at Ksh.211.64 per litre, Diesel at Ksh.200.99, and Kerosene at Ksh.202.61.
Super Petrol (Ksh.208.58), Diesel (Ksh.197.93), and Kerosene (Ksh.199.54) are the rates per litre in Mombasa, whereas Super Petrol (Ksh.211.40), Diesel (Ksh.201.16), and Kerosene (Ksh.202.77) are the rates in Kisumu.
