The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has shut down 10 fuel stations across Kenya after they were found selling adulterated or export-bound motor fuels between July and September 2025.
According to EPRA, the closures followed a nationwide inspection involving 6,090 tests conducted at 1,315 petroleum sites. Out of these, 1,303 sites were compliant, while 12 failed. Ten were shut down, one remains in court, and another re-opened after correcting violations and paying a fine.
The violations ranged from diesel with excessive sulphur content to adulterated fuels mixed with kerosene or products intended for export but diverted into the local market. EPRA also confirmed that at least two of the service stations were repeat offenders.
The non-compliant stations were located in Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Machakos, Makueni, Bungoma, Vihiga, Nyandarua, Kwale, Kilifi, Meru, and Mombasa counties.
To enhance enforcement, EPRA has urged the public to report suspicious cases of fuel adulteration. Consumers can use the hotline 0709 366 000, the USSD code *363#, or SMS to 40850.
“The Authority maintains a hotline number, operational during normal working hours, to enhance enforcement and compliance activities,” EPRA stated.
This comes just months after a July 2025 crackdown that saw eight stations shut down for similar violations, including the sale of adulterated fuel and high-sulphur diesel meant for export.
EPRA, mandated under Section 92 of the Petroleum Act 2019, conducts continuous monitoring of fuel quality during sale, transport, and storage. The regulator has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring fuel integrity, protecting consumers, and promoting fair trade practices.
The latest crackdown highlights the ongoing challenge of combating fuel adulteration in Kenya’s petroleum sector and the importance of public vigilance in reporting offenders.
