KEBS, EPRA respond to adulterated fuel claim
In a joint statement, the authorities explained that all fuels that are imported into the country undergo testing and certification before they are released into the market.
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have assured Kenyans of the standard of fuels sold in the Kenyan market.
In a joint statement, the authorities explained that all fuels that are imported into the country undergo testing and certification before they are released into the market.
They said this is part of the quality assurance measure they undertake to ensure the safety of the buyers.
To lessen the fears among Kenyans, the standards authority shared that they did a Research Octane Number (RON) rating of 95, which showed that a majority of the fuel samples had an average of 96.
The RON rating determines a fuel’s suitability for different engine configurations. According to KEBS, all fuel samples had an average RON rating of 96.
“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,” they said in their statement.
“Consequently, we urge consumers to continue to have confidence in the quality of petroleum fuels available, as there is no cause for alarm,” they assured Kenyans.
The two said they are committed to upholding transparency and accuracy in their findings and are dedicated to ensuring that the fuel available to consumers meets the highest standards.
“We understand the importance of this issue to the public and continue to prioritize their safety and satisfaction. We are committed to upholding transparency and accuracy in our findings,” they affirmed.
Their affirmation comes after content creator William Kimm alias GTR Tanuki alledged to have conducted fuel tests from different stations.
In his vlog, William claimed that V-power had the lowest RON than the standard fuels in the same stations.
However, in their response, Vivo energy, the distributor of Shell products confirmed that their imports adhere to the required market standard.
“Our fuel imports into Kenya adhere to strict quality standards, with two standard Research Octane Number (RON) categories: Unleaded (RON 93) and Shell V-Power (RON 95). Each shipment is certified at source and undergoes further rigorous testing upon arrival into the country,” they said in their statement.
