The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has closed down 14 petrol stations for selling adulterated fuel.
In a statement, EPRA reported that a total of 5,854 tests were performed across 1,321 petroleum sites from July to September of this year.
The closed petrol stations include Safari Oil Service Station in Kamalat, Prijam Filling Station in Naromoru, Tawa Filling Station in Tawa and Lengut Filling Station in Lengut.
Others are Re-Fresh Up Energy Filling Station in Talket, Green Field Service Station in Kanamai, Sikhendu Filling Station in Sikhendu, Chombo Filling Station in Chepkorio and Birgen Filling Station in Mulot.
Top Energy Filling Station in Ombeyi Market, Robinson Filling Station in Labuiywo, Murinya Filling Station in Murinya, Murathi Elijah Filling Station in Kipkona and Suntone Service Station in Busia have also been closed.
“…the Authority undertakes a program of continuous monitoring of the quality of petroleum motor fuels on sale, transport, and storage throughout the country.
“During the period July – September 2024, a total of 5,854 tests were conducted at 1,321 petroleum sites. From the tests, 1,304 (98.71%) of the sites were found to be compliant. However, tests from Seventeen, 17 (1.29%) sites turned out to be non-compliant,” read the statement in part.
EPRA
EPRA, established under the Energy Act of 2019, plays a vital role in regulating Kenya’s energy and petroleum sectors.
Its primary mission is to ensure an efficient, reliable, and affordable energy supply, which is essential for supporting sustainable economic growth in the country.
One of EPRA’s key responsibilities is regulation.
The authority oversees the generation, importation, exportation, and distribution of electrical energy, as well as activities in the petroleum sector, excluding crude oil.
In addition to regulation, EPRA actively promotes renewable energy development.
The authority engages in planning, regulation, and compliance initiatives that encourage the use of renewable resources.
EPRA also plays a critical role in data management by collecting and maintaining statistics related to energy operations.
This data is essential for informed decision-making by government officials and stakeholders within the energy sector.
Furthermore, EPRA issues licenses for various energy operations and closely monitors compliance with regulations to ensure safety and efficiency throughout the industry.
Lastly, EPRA provides policy support by advising the government on technical matters and assisting in the development of national energy policies.