UDA Defends Fuel Price Adjustments Amid Global Oil Crisis

By Faith Wanza

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has defended the latest petroleum products price adjustments, blaming the ongoing global oil crisis triggered by the US-Israel-Iran conflict and disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz.

In a press release issued on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the party’s Office of the Secretary General stated that the government has been forced to undertake deliberate interventions to cushion Kenyans from the sharp rise in international fuel prices.

According to the statement, the disruption and partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route, has destabilized international oil supply chains, leading to increased crude oil prices, higher shipping risks, insurance costs and freight charges.

UDA noted that the final pump price in Kenya is influenced by several factors including landing costs, storage and distribution charges, taxes, levies and supplier margins.

The party further argued that comparisons between Kenya’s fuel prices and those of neighboring countries are often misleading because different nations operate under unique fiscal, macroeconomic and supply-chain conditions.

The statement revealed that the Government-to-Government fuel import arrangement has helped cushion Kenyans by reducing the cost burden. Under the arrangement, premium and freight costs remain fixed at USD 84 per metric ton, compared to the spot market where costs have risen sharply.

UDA also highlighted measures taken by the government to ease pressure on consumers, including the reduction of Value Added Tax on Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene from 16 percent to 8 percent.

Additionally, the government has applied over KSh16 billion in stabilization funds during the 2025/2026 financial year to reduce the impact of rising global fuel prices.

"Without these interventions, fuel prices would by now have exceeded KSh300 per litre,” Hassan omar said.

The party added that effective May 19, 2026 to June 14, 2026, EPRA revised fuel prices following concerns raised by public transport operators over fuel adulteration linked to the diesel-kerosene price gap.

Under the new review, diesel prices decreased by KSh10.06 per litre while kerosene prices increased by KSh38.60 per litre.

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