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Kenya has extended a temporary relaxation of sulphur concentration limits in petrol and diesel for a further six months, with the government pointing to continued instability in global petroleum supply chains as the primary justification.
The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry issued a press release on November 11, 2026, confirming the extension following a request from the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and a recommendation by the National Standards Council.
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Under the revised arrangement, the maximum allowable sulphur content in both automotive gas oil and premium motor spirit stands at 50mg/kg, applied under Kenyan standards KS EAS 177:2025 and KS EAS 158:2025 respectively.
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Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the decision followed a technical assessment of ongoing disruptions to global petroleum supply chains, with particular attention to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and the impact of tensions…
