Good News for Kenyans as Govt Issues Fresh Fuel Update Set to Last Six Months — Details

The Kenyan government has announced a six-month extension of temporary changes to sulphur limits in petrol and diesel as it moves to protect the country from possible fuel supply disruptions linked to global oil challenges.

The decision was confirmed by the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui explained that the extension followed concerns over continued instability in international petroleum supply chains, particularly tensions in the Middle East.

According to the government, the situation around the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns about the availability of petroleum products in international markets.

Under the extended arrangement, the maximum permitted sulphur content in both petrol and diesel will remain at 50 milligrams per kilogram.

The limits apply to premium motor spirit (petrol) under KS EAS 158:2025 and automotive gas oil (diesel) under KS EAS 177:2025.

The ministry explained that allowing the temporary adjustment would give Kenya access to a wider range of fuel suppliers and reduce the risk of shortages in the local market.

Kinyanjui maintained that the decision was temporary and would be reviewed after six months. However, the government could reconsider it earlier if international supply conditions improve.

The announcement comes at a time when Kenyan motorists are closely watching developments in the petroleum sector ahead of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s November 14 fuel price review.

The review is expected to determine the pump prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene for the November-December pricing cycle.

The government has maintained that the sulphur limit extension is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability and protecting economic stability.

However, the decision does not amount to an announcement of reduced pump prices.

Kenyans will now be watching the upcoming EPRA announcement to establish whether fuel prices will change in the next pricing cycle.

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