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More pain at the pump

Kenyans will have to dig deeper in their already stretched pockets for fuel as the Energy increased the cost of fuel Thursday night.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulator (EPRA) in the latest review has increased Kerosene by Ksh 33.13 to Kes 202.61/litre, Super by Ksh 16.96 to Ksh 211.64/litre and Diesel by Ksh 21.32 to Ksh 200.9/litre.

According to EPRA the new prices will take be in force from 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 to 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐3 when the next review is set be done.

Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has also warned Kenyans to expect fuel prices to hike every month untill early next year owing to global crude oil prices.

“Global Crude Prices are on an upward trajectory. For planning purposes expect pump prices to go up by Ksh 10 every month till February,” Kuria said.

Kenyans react

‘Kes 33.13 to Kes 202.61’and ‘18% VAT’ have been trending on Twitter since morning, with Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) criticising President Ruto’s government for the increased cost of living!

Treasury is proposing to raise Value Added Tax (TAX) from 16% to 18 per cent.

Below are some of the reactions shared on social media.

Daniel Mbugua: Wale wako Nairobi sijui tupange tukutane archive tupige nduru (those in Nairobi we should gather and let out a loud scream)

Marvin: We should come up with qualifications not everyone should be allowed to vote
Mr. Cliff: Yani the price of Kerosene has gone up by Kes 33.13 to Kes 202.61/litre! Where are we heading as a country?

The Government Critic : 18% VAT on fuel was proposed just two days ago and today it has been implemented by EPRA. Who’s crying now? Uhuru Kenyatta? Welcome to the new Republic of Taxmenistan.