Vivo Energy Kenya assures consumers over Shell V-Power’s quality
Last week, a video by GTR Tanuki went viral, claiming that tested fuel quality at various petrol stations in Nairobi were adulterated, raising concerns about Shell V-Power.
Vivo Energy Kenya has assured the public that its fuel products including Shell V-Power, satisfies the global quality requirements.
The company reaffirms that a laboratory test that it had commissioned to determine the truth about its fuel products shows that Shell V-Power satisfies international standards, thus rejecting the video that went viral to the contrary effect.
According to Vivo Energy Kenya, a laboratory test carried by Intertek Testing Services indicated that Shell V-Power in Kenya satisfies the required Research Octane Number (RON) of 95.
It further disclosed that a Shell V-Power test conducted at the Limuru Road Service Station indicated that the fuel satisfied the proper RON of 95.1, the RON of 96 at Woodridge Service Station, and the RON of 95.9 at Lavington Service Station, among other stations.
Vivo Energy Kenya, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell fuels and lubricants in Kenya, launched an investigation after a post went viral on social media channels questioning the quality of Shell V-Power fuel at select service stations.
Last week, a video by GTR Tanuki went viral, claiming that tested fuel quality at various petrol stations in Nairobi were adulterated, raising concerns about Shell V-Power.
In a statement, the company reaffirmed that all fuel imports in Kenya adhere to strict quality standards and fall into two Research Octane Number (RON) categories: Unleaded (RON 93) and Shell V-Power (RON 95).
“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,” the statement read.
Vivo Energy emphasized its commitment to maintaining high-quality fuel, ensuring that stringent quality control measures are in place following the reports.
The statement said, “We take these claims seriously and have initiated a comprehensive investigation, including independent laboratory testing. We will provide further updates once our review is complete.”
As of June 2024, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) data indicated that Vivo was leading the market in Kenya with 22.24 per cent market share, followed by Rubis (15.56 per cent) and Total Energies (15.06 per cent).
“Daily tests for water content, density, appearance, and colour at both depots and at every Shell service station safeguard consistency and purity of our products,” Vivo said in a statement.
