EPRA shuts down a number of petrol stations selling sub- standard fuel; List.
EPRA shuts down a number of petrol stations selling sub- standard fuel; The regulatory authority rolled out a list of petrol stations that will no longer be serving Citizens.
According to Section 92 of the Petroleum Act 2019, EPRA is mandated to monitor petroleum products offered for sale in the local market with the objective of preventing motor fuel adulteration or dumping of export-bound fuels.
EPRA stated,”EPRA undertakes a program of continuous monitoring of the quality of petroleum motor fuels on sale, transport, and storage throughout the country.”
Some of these stations are located in Kajiado, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kisumu, Murang’a, Siaya, Nyeri, Machakos, and Nairobi, Taita Taveta, Bungoma, Vihiga, Baringo, Meru, Siaya, and Busia.
Notably, EPRA stated that during the particular period, 7,270 tests were conducted. Individuals are required to call 0709366000, if they sense any malpractices and non-compliance activities.
EPRA stated,”Members of the public are requested to report suspected cases of petroleum fuels adulteration or export dumping through the hotline number as well as use the Authority’s USSD code (*363#) and SMS service code (40850),”
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