Kenya: Shell stations halt selling kerosene
Vivo Energy Kenya, operator of Shell fuel stations in the country, has decided to stop selling kerosene as a measure to minimize fuel adulteration.
“Given that Kerosene is the main component of adulteration in both Super and Diesel, Vivo Energy Kenya has with effect from midnight tonight stopped selling Kerosene at all Shell Service Stations in order to minimise any chance of fuel adulteration,” Vivo Energy said in a statement.
Four of Shell service stations were among the 56 fuel outlets sanctioned by Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for selling contaminated fuels, according to Citizen Digital.
“The matter of the adulterated fuels has been discussed, resolved and finalized with ERC and the stations are now operational after complying with the regulator’s instructions as indicated on the advertisement,” said Vivo Energy.
According to ERC, Vivo Energy has paid Sh2.5 million (approximately US$24,614) in taxes and penalties for the breach.
ERC has been calling for a price increase in kerosene as its low price had made it lucrative for illegal practices of mixing it with super petrol and diesel.
