- EPRA inspected 1,331 stations and conducted 5,966 tests between April and June 2025.
- 17 stations (1.28%) failed due to fuel adulteration or excess sulphur content.
- 8 petrol stations were shut down across Siaya, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Busia, Tharaka Nithi, and Machakos.
- Violations included kerosene-mixed diesel and sulphur-heavy petrol.
- 3 fuel stations were reopened after paying penalties and upgrading their fuel standards.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has taken action against eight petrol stations across Kenya that were found selling adulterated fuel in violation of safety and quality standards.
In a report released on Wednesday, July 2, EPRA said it had carried out 5,966 fuel quality tests at 1,331 different sites across the country.
Out of all those inspected stations, 17 were flagged for non-compliance, meaning the vast majority met the set standards.
Between April and June 2025, tests showed that 1,314 sites (98.72%) passed the fuel quality checks, but 17 sites (1.28%) failed due to adulterated or substandard fuel.
EPRA revealed these numbers in its routine quarterly surveillance report.
In Siaya County, EPRA shut down Eunik Investment Filling Station, Wi-Omino, after discovering it was selling diesel mixed with kerosene, which is dangerous and illegal.
In Bungoma County, Mayarfa Filling Station, Mayanja, was also closed for selling diesel with sulphur levels above legal limits.
In Trans Nzoia, Ajdowa Filling Station was closed after it was found selling petrol with excessive sulphur, which affects engine health and pollutes the environment.
Busia County also saw two closures: Osere City Filling Station was selling petrol with high sulphur, while Adenya Filling Station, Nambale, was offering kerosene-adulterated diesel meant for export.
In Tharaka Nithi, EPRA shut Patience Filling Station for selling sulphur-heavy petrol, and Paru Filling Station for selling diesel mixed with kerosene.
In Machakos County, MEIFAM Petroleum Filling Station was closed after it was caught selling diesel with high sulphur content.
On a positive note, three stations were allowed back into business after meeting EPRA’s requirements: Akakbary Energy Service Station (Eldoret) reopened after upgrading fuel quality and paying Ksh105,070. Extra Energies Filling Station (Suswa) resumed operations after clearing a Ksh282,345 penalty. Sakina Service Station (Nairobi) also rejoined the market after settling Ksh126,180 in taxes and fines.
