'We have enough fuel!' Energy CS Wandayi dismisses Kenyans' concern on Iran war

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans of an adequate supply of petroleum fuel despite the ongoing war in the Middle East pitting Iran against America and Israel.

Speaking at Tendeno Primary School in Tendeno/Soget Ward in Kipkelion East constituency during the launch of the last mile electricity connectivity for the constituency, Wandayi said, although the war had caused jitters among nations which were relying on Iran for fuel, the government had put in place measures to ensure a steady and adequate supply of fuel in the country.

"A major conflict has erupted in the Middle East between the US, Israel, and Iran. This war has caused widespread fear among citizens not just in Kenya, but across the world. I want to assure you that regarding fuel, Kenyans should not worry. The national government, led by His Excellency President Dr Ruto, has put in place comprehensive strategies to ensure that there is enough fuel today, tomorrow, and in the future. Therefore, citizens should not be anxious,” he said.

He said the government was working closely with international oil companies like Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Emirates Oil Company, among others, under the arrangement of government-to-government supply to ensure that the country would not run out of fuel.

Wandayi said the ministry's role was to ensure that there was enough supply of fuel so as to assist the country in moving forward.

“We are working very closely with international oil companies through government-to-government supply arrangements. We are cooperating with all these companies to ensure that fuel in Kenya will not run out," the CS added.

The CS warned Kenyans against panic-buying of fuel to store it in their homes, saying it was dangerous for their safety.

He said on Saturday, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) will be announcing the fuel prices for Kenya for the next month, and the fuel will be available without any problem since the government had ensured that there was an adequate supply so that Kenyans would not suffer.