In response to recent concerns about the quality of petroleum fuels available in the country, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have assured consumers and the general public of their commitment to transparency.
In a joint press statement, the two organizations said that all petroleum fuels imported into the country undergo testing and certification before being released into the market as part of their quality assurance measures. "In light of the recent reports and videos circulating on social media, we have conducted extensive confirmatory tests on fuel samples from various petroleum retail stations, including those specifically mentioned in the reports," read the statement in part.
It further reads that the results of these tests confirm that the fuel at all sampled stations meet the recommended Research Octane Number (RON) ratings as stipulated by Kenyan Standards. "Furthermore, in instances where Super Petrol is marketed as a premium fuel with higher RON ratings, our tests consistently affirm compliance with these higher standards.
Consequently, we urge consumers to continue to have confidence in the quality of petroleum fuels available, as there is no cause for alarm," read the statement.
