The government has assured Kenyans that fuel prices will remain stable for at least the next two months, despite rising global concerns over oil supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told Members of Parliament that the country has enough fuel reserves to cushion consumers from immediate price shocks.

Speaking before the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee, Mbadi said the current pricing cycle, which runs from March 15 to April 14, will not be affected since the fuel in use was imported before the crisis escalated.

“The conflict, now in its second month, has raised fears globally due to disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil. However, Kenya sources its fuel from several Middle Eastern countries, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, and has alternative supply routes in place, therefore this will not affect us ,”said CS Mbandi.

He noted that suppliers under the government-to-government fuel import deal have already begun sourcing products from other regions such as Europe and India to avoid delays linked to the conflict.

Even though future costs of fuel may rise due to increased insurance charges, shipping risks and other related expenses, Mbadi maintained that local pump prices are unlikely to increase in the short term.

Data from the Ministry of Energy shows that, as of March 30, Kenya had sufficient fuel stocks to last several days, with additional shipments expected in the coming weeks. More imports are also planned between May and July to maintain supply.

To further protect consumers, the government is relying on the Fuel Stabilisation Fund, which has Sh17 billion available from the current financial year allocation.

According to Mbadi, the fund can help cushion Kenyans from rising prices for about three months if global pressures persist.

The government says these measures are aimed at shielding the economy from sudden fuel price increases while ensuring steady supply across the country