Kenya: KEBS, EPRA Reassure Public On Fuel Quality Amid Concerns

6 February 2025

Nairobi — The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have assured the public of the quality of petroleum fuels in the country, following rising concerns over substandard fuel sold at gas stations.

In a joint statement, the regulators emphasized that all petroleum fuels undergo rigorous testing and certification before distribution.

They dismissed recent online reports and videos questioning fuel quality, stating that their confirmatory tests showed fuel from various retail stations meets the required standards.

The agencies confirmed that all sampled fuel met the stipulated Research Octane Number (RON) ratings as per Kenyan standards.

"In light of recent reports and videos circulating on social media, we conducted **extensive confirmatory tests** on fuel samples from various petroleum retail stations, including those mentioned in the reports," the statement read.

"We are pleased to report that the results confirm fuel at all sampled stations meets the recommended RON ratings."

Super Petrol, marketed as a premium fuel with higher RON ratings, was found to consistently meet the required standards. The agencies explained that fuel RON ratings determine compatibility with different engine types and are tested under controlled laboratory conditions for accuracy.

KEBS and EPRA warned motorists against relying on unverified gadgets that claim to determine fuel quality, stating that only official laboratory tests can provide accurate results.

The reassurance comes amid growing concerns following viral videos on social media showing allegedly substandard fuels at different stations, including Vivo Energy's Shell V-Power fuel.

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