The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has flagged five fuel stations across the country for allegedly violating petroleum quality standards between January and March 2026.
In a public notice, the Authority said it conducted an extensive nationwide surveillance exercise in line with its mandate under Section 92 of the Petroleum Act 2019, which requires continuous monitoring of petroleum products to curb adulteration and dumping.
According to EPRA, a total of 2,713 tests were carried out across 758 petroleum sites during the three-month period.
Of these, 753 sites, representing 99.34 per cent, were found to be compliant with the prescribed fuel quality standards. However, five stations, accounting for 0.66 per cent, failed the tests.
“The Authority undertakes a programme of continuous monitoring of the quality of petroleum motor fuels on sale, transport and storage throughout the country,” EPRA said in the notice.
“This is aimed at preventing motor fuel adulteration or dumping of export-bound fuels into the local market.”
The regulator listed the non-compliant outlets pursuant to Regulation 15 of the Energy (Retail Facility Construction and Licensing) Regulations 2013, detailing the specific offences committed at each location.
In Kapkayo, Elgeyo Marakwet County, a station was found selling super petrol and diesel containing high sulphur levels and adulterated with domestic kerosene.
Another case was reported in Habaswein, Wajir County, where diesel with high sulphur content was detected.
In Matuga, inspectors discovered diesel meant strictly for export had been diverted for local sale, while in Kisumu CBD, a station was found selling kerosene designated for export markets.
Meanwhile, in Murungaru, Nyandarua County, diesel adulterated with domestic kerosene was being offered to consumers.
EPRA noted that enforcement actions have already been taken against the affected stations.
“In Kapkayo, the station has since reopened after upgrading its products and paying taxes and penalties amounting to Sh101,638,” the Authority stated.
The station in Kisumu CBD also resumed operations after settling taxes and penalties totalling Sh435,100.
However, cases involving the Habaswein and Matuga stations remain active in court, while the Murungaru outlet has been shut down.
The Authority reiterated its commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring fair market practices within the petroleum sector. It also called on members of the public to play a role in reporting suspected malpractice.
“To enhance enforcement and compliance activities, the Authority maintains a hotline number (0709 366 000) operational during normal working hours,” EPRA said. “Members of the public are encouraged to report suspected cases of petroleum fuels adulteration or export dumping.”
In addition, consumers can report concerns via EPRA’s USSD code (*363#) and SMS service (40850), while a full list of non-compliant sites is available on the Authority’s official website.
