Gov’t Closes Atleast 10 Businesses In Latest Crackdown
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has closed eight petrol stations around the country for allegedly indulging in illegal activities, such as selling contaminated fuel.
The shutdown of the eight stations came after an impromptu inspection of 1,331 facilities in May and June of this year, during which 17 stations were determined to be non-compliant.
Some of the flagged stations were detected selling export-bound super fuel and diesel in the local market, which violated the Petroleum Act and EPRA regulations.
Other significant incidents include the sale of polluted fuel with excessive sulphur content and the operation of unlicensed fuel outlets.
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While some of the stations have actually closed, others remain in court awaiting a decision.
Meanwhile, some have reopened after paying fines.
Non-compliant stations were discovered in several counties, including Siaya, two in Uasin Gishu, four in Nairobi, one in Busia, and others in Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, Trans Nzoia, Nakuru, and Narok.
EPRA officials discovered two sites in Uasin Gishu that sold contaminated fuel and dispensed export-bound super petrol.
One plant in Uasin Gishu was closed, but another is currently in court.
In Siaya, a petrol station in Wiomino was closed for allegedly selling contaminated fuel. A similar incident was reported in Bungoma’s Wayanja area.
A petrol station in Narok’s Suswa neighborhood was discovered selling contaminated diesel. The facility was reopened after paying a Ksh282,000 fine.
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Similarly, two stations in Tharaka Nithi were shuttered for reportedly selling fuel tainted with excessive sulfur content, while another in Busia’s Nambale district was closed for selling petroleum intended for export.
A gas station in Nairobi’s Tassia Estate was forced to pay Ksh2 million after EPRA investigators discovered it was selling export petrol and dispensing diesel polluted with kerosene.
To ensure ongoing compliance with the requirements, EPRA encouraged the public to be wary of petrol stations selling illegal petroleum products.
“We remain vigilant and committed to ensuring that all petrol products sold locally are of the right quality and are safe for consumers,” EPRA assured.
Gov’t Closes Atleast 10 Businesses In Latest Crackdown
