Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has reassured the public that there is sufficient fuel across the country, despite reports of limited availability at retail petrol stations.
The company emphasized that its products meet national and international quality standards and that it remains committed to consistent supply and operational excellence.
“Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (KPC PLC) has noted with concern reports of shortage of fuel in petrol stations across the country. We wish to assure the public that there is sufficient fuel in all of our terminals and depots and that the products meet national and international quality standards as prescribed by relevant certification bodies.
Fuel Stock Levels Across the Country
KPC provided a detailed breakdown of fuel stocks as of 8th April 2026, indicating robust inventory levels across its network of terminals and depots.
| Fuel Type | Kipevu Oil Storage | Kenya Petroleum Refineries | Nairobi | Nakuru | Eldoret | Kisumu |
| Super Petrol | 29,648 | 64,742 | 50,024 | 6,645 | 8,068 | 7,468 |
| Diesel | 37,291 | 46,118 | 55,245 | 11,638 | 7,191 | 25,125 |
| Jet Fuel | 60,977 | 18,438 | 1,317 | 1,427 | 275 | — |
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The company highlighted that these stock levels are sufficient to meet current and projected national demand.
“The fuel stocks are sufficient to meet current and projected national demand, with continuous product movement and replenishment in all our terminals and depots. The above stock position reflects robust inventory levels and sustained throughput across the network,” stated KPC
The Company reaffirms its commitment to ensuring reliability and sustainability in the supply of quality petroleum products across the country.
KPC operates a 1,342-kilometer pipeline linking the Port of Mombasa to key inland depots in Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kisumu.
The network is supported by modern storage facilities with a cumulative capacity exceeding 1 billion litres.
Discrepancies Between Stock Levels and Retail Availability
Despite KPC’s assurances, motorists have reported ongoing fuel shortage and rationing at various petrol stations in major towns.
Some retail outlets have limited sales per vehicle, suggesting that distribution challenges or logistical delays may be contributing to the perceived shortages.
The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has issued a statement concerning the worsening fuel situation in the country.
Long queues have been witnessed at several petrol stations in the country. In Kisii, on April 8, boda boda riders reported being compelled to buy fuel worth a minimum of Ksh 500 at petrol stations.
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Energy CS to Appear Before Parliament
The Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary, Opiyo Wandayi, is set to appear before the National Assembly Energy Committee on April 9, where he is expected to explain the differences between KPC’s reported stock levels and the shortages observed at retail outlets.
Other agendas will include:
- Origin and authorization of the condemned fuel consignment
- Establish whether due process was followed and the extent to which the G2G framework was circumvented
- Adequacy, or lack thereof, of quality assurance, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms
- Scale of responsibility across government institutions and private sector players
