Nairobi — Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has attributed the recent fuel shortages reported at select petrol stations to a technical and administrative hitch, assuring Kenyans that the disruption is being resolved and normal supply will be restored within hours.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum said the temporary disruptions affected only isolated filling stations in parts of the country and were linked to challenges within the downstream petroleum supply chain.
"The temporary fuel supply challenges experienced in isolated filling stations arose from a technical and administrative hitch, which curtailed the optimal uptake of petroleum products by a few oil marketing companies," the Ministry said.
Wandayi said the issue had since been resolved, with government working closely with industry stakeholders to restore full distribution.
