- Vivo Energy Kenya is facing fuel shortages due to increased demand related to the ongoing Iran conflict
- Energy Minister Opiyo Wanday recently accused oil traders of hoarding oil in anticipation of price changes
- The Kenyan government insists that there is an adequate supply of fuel despite the current shortage at service stations
Nairobi: Vivo Energy Kenya, the company that distributes and sells Shell products and services, has confirmed that it is currently facing fuel shortages at its main filling stations across the country.
Source: UGC
Is there a shortage of fuel at Shell stations?
In a statement on Thursday, March 26, Vivo Energy Kenya attributed the shortfall to the ongoing crisis in Iran which has affected oil imports from the Gulf region.
This caused the demand for oil here and there even the Kenyan government insisted that there is enough oil in the country.
“Recently we have seen an increase in demand for our products, which has led to temporary out of stock at some service points. Our teams are monitoring the situation closely and working hard to replenish the affected areas as soon as possible,” the company confirmed.
Are Kenyan oil companies stockpiling oil?
Yesterday, Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi criticized oil sellers for hoarding oil in anticipation of price changes.
“We note with great concern the reports about stockpiling and withholding of stock by some oil marketing companies in anticipation of price changes. This behavior is commercial, against the public interest and is a direct violation of license obligations. All licensed oil marketing companies are strongly reminded of their legal obligations to maintain the supply and delivery of products at the announced prices,” he said.
The former Ugunja Member of Parliament instructed the fuel sellers to supply and sell the product at the recommended prices, announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
Source: Twitter
What is the latest fuel price in Nairobi?
The maximum permissible pump prices for heavy petrol, diesel, and kerosene remained unchanged as per the new update issued on March 15.
The review came as a relief to many drivers and households who had expected price hikes due to rising international costs.
For example, in Nairobi, heavy petrol, diesel, and kerosene are sold at KSh 178.28, KSh 166.54, and KSh 152.78, while residents of Mombasa pay KSh 175.00 for heavy gasoline, and KSh 163.26 for diesel. Kerosene costs KSh 149.49 per liter.
The authorities considered the ships received in early February before the US-backed Israeli military attacked Iran and were therefore not affected by oil prices.
What are the biggest oil marketing companies in Kenya?
Kenya’s oil market is shared among 149 oil marketing companies by December 2025, with Vivo Energy Kenya commanding the largest share of 20.56%.
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya Plc (14.01%) and Rubis Energy Kenya Plc (13.77%), ranked second and third respectively.
Others include Ola Energy 3.49%, Hass Petroleum 3.41%, Galana Energies Limited 3.22%, Be Energy Limited 3.17%, Stabex International Limited 2.49%, Vitalac International Limited 2.46%, Kengas Kenya Limited 2.33% and Petro Oil Kenya Limited.
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