Moments after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new fuel pump prices for the next month, some MPs ranted on social media opposing the sharp hikes. “Kenyans deserve an explanation on the rise of fuel prices by the Energy Regulator,” he wrote on Twitter. A section of Kenyans have blamed the MPs for complaining about fuel hikes yet, they supported the laws that introduced the high taxes on fuel contributing to the high prices. ODM MPs approved the passage of the 2013 VAT Act, including its provisions to eventually impose VAT on fuel. — Ken Odero (@koderoh) March 15, 2021Epra undertakes retail pricing of petroleum products (Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene) each month as stipulated in the Energy (Petroleum Pricing) Regulations, 2010.

Source: Daily Nation March 15, 2021 09:45 UTC