EPRA shuts down eight fuel stations for non-compliance

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has shut down eight petrol stations over non-compliance with fuel quality regulations.

In a nationwide crackdown, the authority cited the sale of adulterated fuel and the use of export-grade high-sulphur diesel in the local market as the key violations.

In Siaya County, a petrol station located at Wi-Omino was closed after it was found selling diesel adulterated with domestic kerosene.

In Bungoma, a station at Mayanja was also shut down for offering diesel containing high sulphur content intended strictly for export, a move that violates EPRA’s standards for environmental safety.

Two more stations were closed in Busia and Tharaka Nithi counties for selling Super Petrol with high sulphur content.

In Busia, a separate station at Nambale was found to be selling diesel adulterated with domestic kerosene, which is meant for export, prompting its closure.

In Tharaka Nithi County, a station located in Mariamanti was flagged for multiple violations, including the sale of diesel that was both adulterated with domestic kerosene and had a high sulphur content.

Meanwhile, in Machakos County, EPRA closed a station at Kathana for selling diesel with high sulphur levels.

The Authority has urged members of the public to play an active role in safeguarding fuel quality by reporting any suspected cases of fuel adulteration or export dumping.

To facilitate this, EPRA has provided a dedicated hotline number, 0709 366 000, available during normal working hours.

Additionally, the public can report violations by dialling the USSD code *363# or sending an SMS to 40850.

EPRA reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring fuel integrity and protecting consumers through strict enforcement and public collaboration.

The Authority affirmed its continued commitment to monitoring fuel quality and enforcing strict compliance among oil marketers nationwide.