EPRA Lists 11 Petrol Stations Selling Substandard Fuel

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), has flagged several fuel stations across the country for selling contaminated or improperly handled fuel. In a statement on December 30, the authority noted that it conducted a monitoring program between October and December, under which, a total of 5,970 tests were conducted at 1,295 petroleum sites. From […]

EPRA Lists 11 Petrol Stations Selling Substandard Fuel


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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), has flagged several fuel stations across the country for selling contaminated or improperly handled fuel.

In a statement on December 30, the authority noted that it conducted a monitoring program between October and December, under which, a total of 5,970 tests were conducted at 1,295 petroleum sites.

From the tests, 1,284 (99.15%) of the sites were found to be compliant. However, tests from Eleven, 11 (0.85%) sites turned out to be non-compliant.

“The Authority is mandated under Section 92 of the Petroleum Act 2019 to monitor petroleum products offered for sale in the local market to prevent motor fuel adulteration or dumping of export-bound fuels,” the statement from EPRA read in part.

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EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo. PHOTO/EPRA

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EPRA Lists Stations Selling Substandard Fuel

The 11 stations, located in various counties, were found guilty of violating regulations by offering fuel intended for export to the domestic market, often mixed with domestic kerosene. 

EPRA noted that the practice threatens both the environment and public safety.

Among the stations identified are Quick Stop Filling Station in Ikumari, Nyeri County. 

The station has been flagged for offering diesel meant for export but contaminated with domestic kerosene.

“Status as of 1st October 2024 to 30th December 2024, the station re-opened after upgrading the product and paying taxes and penalties amounting to Ksh109,942.”

Data Energy Filling Station, Kaspyosa in Uasin Gishu County was also flagged by the regulatory authority for offering diesel meant for export but contaminated with domestic kerosene.

‘Status as of 1st October 2024 to 30th December 2024: Station re-opened after upgrading the product and paying taxes and penalties amounting to Ksh137,800.”

At the same time, Davis Filling Station, Machang’a in Embu County was closed down by EPARA for selling diesel meant for export.

Vipingo Service Station, Kikambala in Kilifi County was flagged for diesel adulterated with domestic kerosene.

“Status as of 1st October 2024 to 30th December 2024: Station re-opened after upgrading the product and paying taxes and penalties amounting to Ksh227,387.”


Also Read: EPRA Reduces Fuel Prices for December & January


Other fueling Stations on the List

On the other hand, Motocory Service Station, Barsheba in Mombasa County has been selling super petrol adulterated with domestic kerosene.

“Status as of 1st October 2024 to 30th December 2024: Station re-opened after upgrading the product and paying taxes and penalties amounting to Ksh109,860.”

Midtown Filling Station, Kithyoko in Machakos County was closed for selling diesel meant for export while Stanken Filling Station, Kanyonyoo in the same county was closed for denying officers access to sample its fuel.

Also, Diesel jerricans were impounded from a Vehicle in Nairobi with registration number KCP 485U for transporting diesel meant for export in a local truck contaminated with domestic kerosene.

Green View Filling Station, Adungosi in Busia County was closed for selling diesel meant for export but contaminated with domestic kerosene while Salama Filling Station, Maslore in Mombasa County was closed for selling fuel meant for export and super petrol adulterated with domestic kerosene.

On the other hand, Imperial Service Station, Akala in Siaya County was closed for selling fuel meant for export, adulterated with domestic kerosene.

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Fuel pump at a petrol station. PHOTO/ BD
Fuel pump at a petrol station. PHOTO/ BD

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