Outrage as Kenyans react to expected increase in Fuel Prices

Brian Oruta 10:48 - 14 April 2021

Petrol prices increase, diesel & kerosene fall as EPRA announces new fuel prices

Fuel prices will rise to an all-time high since December 2018

A section of Kenyans expressed anger and dissatisfaction following reports of a planned increase in the price of fuel effective midnight today (Wednesday).

The increase which is expected to raise the price of fuel to Sh127.11 and that of Diesel to 109.96 will see the price of fuel rise to the highest it has ever been, since December 2018.

The increase will see a Sh20.12 increase in the price of Petrol in just three months and Diesel Sh13.56 over the same period.

The increase in price of fuel has a major effect in the cost of living as it pushes up the cost of buying basic household goods.

Here’s how Kenyans reacted to the expected increase;

Just the other day! Now Petrol goes to Kshs 127
Mr. President mnatumaliza!!!! Ama mnapanga aje? pic.twitter.com/rpGJQJwur9
— KING KAKA (@RabbitTheKing) April 14, 2021

Its only in kenya where fuel prices are inflated,food prices escalates and prices of other commodities go up but we just make noise on twitter a little bit and let it slide.
— victor ODUOR-WERE (@WereVictor) April 14, 2021

The fuel prices you're experiencing passed through the hands of your MP at @NAssemblyKE and your Senator @Senate_KE they approved all those charges you see effected on fuel and electricity prices.

They do this to you, then join you on social media to pretend to be complaining
— Kenyan Whisperer🐎 (@Mavua) April 14, 2021

Fuel prices up,mortgage defaults hit 100 billion & BBI is still a priority to a section of our leaders. pic.twitter.com/YUcbfVGRat
— Hon Caleb Kositany (@ckositany) April 14, 2021

Dear Mr. President
Kama Tulikukosea, We are sorry! pic.twitter.com/jSJ7EzOGKz
— Travel With Moseax 🇰🇪 (@MoseaxKenya) April 14, 2021

Funny how there's a group of people celebrating over the increase in fuel prices, because they think the prices only affect people with cars. The ignorance in this country 😂
— Rose Sandra Musima🇰🇪 (@sandrousen) April 14, 2021

A another day for Millions of Kenyans who can't afford a packet of unga or a litre of petrol to pretend that they're just doing fine. Sad state of the nation.
— Alinur Mohamed (@AlinurMohamed_) April 14, 2021

A rise in fuel prices will push the overall rate of inflation higher. It will be a real problem for many households. pic.twitter.com/kqvrHKBTTQ
— aquarius254 (@aquarius_254) April 14, 2021