Twelve fuel stations across Kenya have been closed after failing to meet fuel quality standards, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has confirmed.
The closures followed inspections conducted between July and September 2025, which aimed to ensure that motor fuels sold locally meet safety and quality requirements.
EPRA said it carried out 6,090 tests at 1,315 petroleum outlets, with 1,303 stations, representing 99.09 percent, passing the inspections.
However, twelve stations were found non-compliant and were ordered to shut down.
The stations affected include Riva Petroleum Bahati Service Station in Nakuru, Kambero Filling Station in Kisumu, King Size Filling Station in Machakos, Dala Energy Filling Station in Makueni, Sasa Filling Station in Bungoma, Noble Energy Filling Station in Vihiga, Belstar Filling Station in Nyandarua, George Kamau Filling Station in Kwale, Vipringo Service Station in Kilifi, Midtown Filling Station in Meru, and Gateway Inn Filling Station in Mombasa.
EPRA reported that violations included selling diesel with high sulphur content, fuel mixed with kerosene, and diesel intended for export being sold locally.
The regulator noted that Gateway Inn and Vipringo Service Stations had been flagged before for similar breaches.
One station in Nakuru was reopened after paying a penalty of Sh102,400 for selling diesel with high sulphur content.
The authority emphasized the need for continuous vigilance and urged the public to report any suspicions of fuel adulteration.
"The Authority maintains a hotline number, 0709 366 000, operational during normal working hours to enhance enforcement and compliance activities," EPRA said.
"Members of the public are requested to report cases of petroleum fuel adulteration or export dumping. The Authority will undertake continuous monitoring of the quality of petroleum motor fuels on sale, transport and storage throughout the country."
EPRA reminded consumers that public cooperation is critical in ensuring fuel sold meets the required standards and protecting motorists from substandard products.