EPRA and KEBS assures Kenyans of quality fuel in station as Kenyans raise concerns. Photo | courtesy.
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have moved to reassure the public regarding the quality of petroleum fuels sold across the country, following rising concerns over the fuel standards at local gas stations.
In a joint statement, the two agencies highlighted the thorough testing and certification processes that all petroleum fuels undergo before being distributed in Kenya.
They emphasized that despite recent online claims and videos raising doubts about fuel quality, their own confirmatory tests show that fuels from various retail stations meet the required standards.
KEBS and EPRA assured that they have tested all fuel products available in the country, with results confirming that the fuels sampled adhere to the necessary Research Octane Number (RON) ratings as outlined by Kenyan standards.
“Following the recent circulation of reports and videos on social media, we have conducted comprehensive confirmatory tests on fuel samples from various petroleum retail stations, including those specifically mentioned in these reports,” the statement noted.
“We are pleased to inform the public that the results from these tests show that the fuel at all the sampled stations meets the required Research Octane Number (RON) ratings as specified by Kenyan standards,” the statement continued.
The statement also clarified that Super Petrol, marketed as premium fuel with higher RON ratings, consistently met these elevated standards.
The agencies explained that the classification of Super Petrol is based on its RON rating, which indicates its suitability for different engine types.
Both KEBS and EPRA reassured consumers that all tests are carried out in controlled laboratory conditions to guarantee precision and accuracy.
They also warned against relying on market-sold devices that claim to assess fuel quality. This statement comes in response to growing concerns, particularly after videos surfaced on social media showing substandard fuel at various stations, including those operated by Vivo Energy, the sole distributor of Shell V-Power fuel.
