The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has shut down several petrol stations and impounded trucks for selling adulterated or export-bound diesel in Kenya’s local market.
According to the Authority total of 4,394 tests were conducted nationwide between October and December 2025 at 967 petroleum sites nationwide, with the tests from 957 (98.97%) sites found to be compliant.
However, tests from 10 sites (1.03%) turned out to be non-compliant.
“EPRA is mandated under Section 92 of the Petroleum Act 2019 to monitor petroleum products offered for sale in the local market with the aim of preventing motor fuel adulteration or dumping of export-bound fuels,” the Authority stated.
“In this regard, we undertake continuous monitoring of the quality of petroleum motor fuels on sale, transport, and storage throughout the country.”
Among the non-compliant sites, Meridian Fuels Filling Station in Ngata, Nakuru, was found offering diesel adulterated with domestic kerosene. The station was later reopened after upgrading its products and paying taxes and penalties amounting to Sh140,144.
Similarly, Akwabi Filling Station in Bukura, Kakamega, was closed after selling adulterated diesel. Eden Energy Service Station in Wote, Makueni, was found offering diesel meant for export but later reopened after paying Sh132,780 in taxes and penalties.
EPRA also reported multiple cases involving trucks ferrying diesel that was either adulterated or intended for export. Trucks registered as KDL 383S (Taita Taveta), KCQ 130B, and KCL 058Y (Mombasa) were impounded, with legal proceedings still ongoing.
In addition, several sites in Moyale, Marsabit, storing diesel in jerrycans with high sulphur content—suspected to be smuggled—were impounded, with matters pending in court.
To strengthen enforcement and compliance, EPRA maintains a hotline (0709 366 000) operational during normal working hours and encourages members of the public to report suspected cases of fuel adulteration or illegal export. Reports can also be made via the Authority’s USSD code (*363#), SMS service (40850), or through its website at www.epra.go.ke.
“Members of the public are requested to report suspected cases of petroleum fuels adulteration or export dumping,” the Authority emphasised.
EPRA noted that such actions are crucial to protect consumers, maintain fair market practices, and ensure that all fuels on sale meet the required quality standards.
