CS Wandayi promises fuel price cut soon. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans that fuel prices will soon begin to drop, easing public concerns over the recent spike. He described the current increase as a temporary situation and maintained that long-term trends point to a steady decline in pump prices.
While addressing the National Assembly’s Energy Committee, CS Wandayi emphasized that fuel prices have generally been decreasing since July last year. “The recent hike is not the new normal,” he said. “We’ve seen a downward trend, and the ministry expects that to continue in the coming months.”
The Cabinet Secretary linked the July–August 2025 price surge to several key factors. These include global oil market shifts, increased landing costs, and domestic taxes. Despite these challenges, the ministry remains confident that prices will soon stabilize.
To protect consumers, the Ministry of Energy has been operating a fuel stabilization fund. This fund helps cushion Kenyans from volatile fuel prices by offering financial support to petroleum distributors. According to Wandayi, this initiative plays a critical role in preventing price shocks from reaching consumers directly.
High cost of living
The reassurance comes at a time when Kenyans are grappling with a high cost of living. Rising fuel prices have a direct impact on the economy, pushing up the cost of goods, transport, and services. Many households have been forced to adjust their budgets, and businesses are feeling the strain.
In its latest review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) increased fuel prices significantly. Super petrol rose by Ksh.8.99, diesel by Ksh.8.67, and kerosene by Ksh.9.65 per litre. The hike sparked public outcry, prompting calls for government intervention.
With promises of relief ahead, Kenyans now hope that the CS’s assurances will translate into tangible reductions at the pump, bringing much-needed economic relief.
