The latest review of fuel prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has drawn widespread resentment among motorists and other consumers 'countrywide.
In the period under review, up until August 14th, EPRA has announced that the maximum increase allowed on petroleum pump prices for Super petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will go up by Sh8.99 per litre, Sh8.67 per litre and Sh9.56 per litre, respectively.
As a result of the hike, a litre of Super petrol, Diesel and Kerosene is retailing at Sh185.90, Sh171.20 and Sh155.10, respectively, in Kenol, Murang'a County.
KNA spoke to consumers who expressed their displeasure at the latest fuel hike, noting that already they are experiencing daily hardships due to the economic crunch and added that the increase will only weigh down more an already strained budget.
