EPRA Exposes Gas Stations Selling Adulterated Fuel
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has disclosed a number of cases involving the selling of contaminated fuel and the diversion of export-bound diesel into the domestic market.
The authorities issued a public notice on Wednesday, December 31, warning that violators would face severe consequences.
Between October 1 and December 29, 2025, EPRA documented several infractions in several counties, including Nakuru, Kakamega, Makueni, Mombasa, and Marsabit.
According to the authorities, the fuel outlets and trucks were selling diesel mixed with domestic kerosene, high-sulfur diesel, or fuel intended specifically for export.
In Nakuru, a prominent petrol station was discovered to be selling adulterated diesel mixed with kerosene.
During the period October – December 2025, the Authority conducted a total of 4,394 tests at 967 petroleum sites. From the tests, 957 (98.97%) of the sites were found to be compliant. However, tests from 10 sites (1.03%) turned out to be non-compliant.
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The station was able to reopen after improving its product and paying Ksh 140,144 in taxes and fines.
Another filling station in Kakamega was forced to close after being detected selling contaminated diesel.
Meanwhile, a gas shop in Makueni was fined Ksh 132,780 after selling diesel meant for export to local customers.
Several trucks discovered transporting contaminated or export-bound fuel were confiscated, and legal actions are currently pending in court.
Marsabit County has reported occurrences of fuel stored in jerrycans with high sulfur content, which are thought to be smuggled items.
Several sites at the KRA Yard in Moyale have had their gasoline confiscated, and legal actions are underway.
“The Authority maintains a hotline number, 0709 366 000, operational during normal working hours to enhance enforcement and compliance activities,” EPRA said.
“We urge members of the public to report purported cases of petroleum fuel adulteration or export dumping through the hotline, as well as via our USSD code (*363#) and SMS service (40850).”
Adding, “A full list of all sites found with adulterated products is also available on our website.”
Experts warn that contaminated fuel can seriously harm vehicle engines, affecting fuel injectors, pistons, and catalytic converters.
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This, in turn, results in costly repairs, lower performance, and potential engine failure in both personal and commercial vehicles.
Beyond mechanical damage, contaminated fuel jeopardizes public safety by increasing the likelihood of fires and emergency situations caused by inconsistent combustion.
It also contributes to environmental damage by emitting more hazardous gases.
Furthermore, the practice leads to a significant loss of government revenue as taxes and levies intended for real petroleum products are avoided, eroding regulatory enforcement and public trust in the fuel sector.
EPRA Exposes Gas Stations Selling Adulterated Fuel
