Ndindi Nyoro Outlines 5 Urgent Measures to Bring Fuel Prices Down to KSh 179

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro

Ndindi Nyoro has called for urgent government intervention to reduce fuel prices in Kenya, sharply criticising the handling of the ongoing fuel crisis and warning that consumers are under severe economic pressure.

In a press statement issued on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the legislator said the government has not demonstrated sufficient commitment to addressing rising pump prices, arguing that immediate fiscal and policy reforms are necessary to stabilise the economy.

“It has been laid bare and apparent that the government has never been keen or committed to providing a solution to the crisis that has been imminent since the end of February.

The drastic increment in fuel prices is unacceptable; a more humane variation must be made by reducing the pump prices now,” Nyoro stated.

The MP proposed a series of measures aimed at lowering fuel costs, including tax reductions and increased subsidies. He argued that Kenya’s current fuel prices are disproportionately high compared to global oil market trends.

Nyoro suggested the removal of the Ksh7 fuel levy introduced in 2024, a five per cent reduction in Value Added Tax, and an additional Ksh5 billion injection into the Fuel Stabilization Fund, which he said could collectively lower pump prices by about Ksh12 per litre.

He maintained that these adjustments would not introduce new subsidies but would instead restore previous tax levels before recent increases.

The lawmaker also warned that unclear communication on fuel pricing could create uncertainty in the market, potentially triggering hoarding by fuel dealers.

“Failure by the government to clearly communicate the composition of fuel pricing may lead to supply chain hoarding, as dealers are unsure who is paying what and for what,” he said.

Nyoro further questioned the adequacy of existing subsidies, noting that the Fuel Stabilization Fund holds about Ksh20 billion, which he said remains underutilised despite rising costs.

He urged the government to allocate at least Ksh10 billion in subsidies up to May 14, 2026, to cushion consumers against high fuel prices.

The MP also called for a review of the current tax structure on fuel, arguing that VAT and other levies should be reduced or temporarily suspended to ease pressure on households and businesses.

Nyoro warned that continued delays in addressing the issue could deepen economic strain, given that Kenya’s economy is heavily dependent on fuel for transport, production, and distribution.