Kiharu Member of Parliament, Ndindi Nyoro, has issued a strong statement calling for immediate intervention to reduce fuel prices in Kenya.
In a press statement on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, the MP criticized the Government’s handling of the ongoing fuel price crisis, arguing that urgent fiscal and policy reforms are needed to ease pressure on consumers and stabilize the economy.
“It has been let bare and apparent that the Government has never been keen or committed to providing a solution to the crisis that has been imminent since the end of February. The drastic increment in fuel prices is unacceptable; a more humane variation must be made by reducing the pump prices now,” the statement read.
The lawmaker has also outlined measures the government should undertake to reduce the fuel prices.
Proposed Tax Cuts and Price Reduction Formula
Nyoro outlined a detailed proposal to reduce fuel prices, arguing that Kenya’s current pump prices are unnecessarily high relative to global market conditions.
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He cited global oil prices, noting that crude oil had reached over $115 per barrel in 2022, yet domestic pump prices were lower than they are now despite lower international prices.
He proposed the removal of the Ksh 7 fuel levy introduced in 2024 and called for an additional reduction in VAT by 5 %, which would reduce pump prices by approximately Ksh 8 per liter.
The lawmaker also proposed an additional Ksh 5 billion injection to the Fuel Stabilization Fund, which he estimated would translate to a further reduction of about Ksh 12 per liter.
The total reduction now will will be 7 + 8+ 12 = Ksh 12
According to the economist, reductions would simply restore fuel taxation and levies to pre-2023 levels rather than introduce new subsidies.
He argued that Kenyans are only demanding a reversal of recent tax increases rather than an additional financial burden on the state.
Nyoro further called on the Government to act immediately, stating that Kenya’s economy is heavily dependent on fuel and cannot withstand prolonged delays in price adjustments.
Ndindi Nyoro Criticizes Government Pricing Structure
Nyoro accused the Government of lacking commitment to addressing what he described as a worsening fuel crisis that has been building since the end of February 2026.
He stated that the recent drastic increase in pump prices is unacceptable and warned that failure to act swiftly could deepen economic strain across multiple sectors.
He further raised concerns about what he termed unclear communication regarding the composition of fuel prices.
According to him, this lack of transparency may trigger market uncertainty, potentially leading to hoarding by dealers.
“Failure of the government to communicate clearly about the composition of the pricing may likely lead to supply chain hoarding, as dealers are not sure who is paying how much and for what,” Nyoro stated.
He added that fuel pricing policy should be made more transparent to prevent confusion in the market and restore confidence among stakeholders in the energy supply chain.
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Calls for Subsidy Boost and Fuel Stabilization Fund Utilization
The MP also questioned the adequacy of government subsidies allocated to stabilize fuel prices.
He pointed to the Fuel Stabilization Fund, which he said holds approximately Ksh 20 billion, arguing that it remains underutilized despite rising fuel costs affecting households and businesses.
Nyoro has urged the Government to commit at least Ksh 10 billion in subsidies over the period up to 14 May 2026 to cushion consumers against high fuel costs.
He also proposed that fuel taxes and levies be reviewed, arguing that the existing tax structure is contributing to inflated fuel pump prices and that these should be exempt from VAT during the current pricing strain, or that VAT should revert to its earlier rate before the 2023 adjustments.
