The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks to meet both domestic and regional demand, even as tensions escalate in the Middle East, the primary source of Kenya’s fuel imports.
In a press statement issued on March 3, 2026, Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the government has reviewed the current supply and stock situation and confirmed that Kenya’s fuel reserves remain stable.
Imports Secured Through April 2026
According to the Ministry, scheduled petroleum imports have already been secured through the end of April 2026.
This guarantees continuity in supply and shields the country from immediate disruptions linked to geopolitical instability in the Middle East region.
“As at today, the country has sufficient stocks to cover both the country and the region,” the Cabinet Secretary stated, emphasizing that Kenya’s energy security framework remains intact.
Contingency Plans in Place
While acknowledging the fluid and evolving nature of the situation in the Middle East, the Ministry confirmed it is actively engaging government-to-government (G-G) suppliers to enhance contingency planning measures.
The statement underscored that authorities are closely monitoring global developments and are prepared to take necessary steps to prevent any fuel shortages or supply chain disruptions.
The Ministry reassured the public, oil marketers, and other stakeholders that there is no cause for alarm.
The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted petroleum product supply across the country and the wider region.
The Ministry further undertook to keep the country sufficiently informed should there be any changes in the global supply dynamics.
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