Petroleum products consumption in Kenya up 8.4pc
Total domestic demand increased to 6.33 million cubic metres during the period, reflecting higher fuel consumption across key sectors of the economy.
Kenya's domestic petroleum consumption surged by 8.41 percent over the year ending June 2026, according to the Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The increase was primarily driven by heightened activity in the transport and construction sectors, which saw a combined growth of 5.4 and 5.7 percent, respectively, as stated in the Kenya Economic Survey 2026.
Total domestic demand for fuel rose to 6.33 million cubic meters, signifying elevated fuel consumption across essential economic sectors. The rise in freight and passenger transport, along with augmented construction and infrastructure development, played a pivotal role in escalating petroleum product usage, particularly Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly referred to as diesel.
The report highlighted that demand for petroleum products remained relatively stable throughout the review period, with peaks observed in October, January, and March. January's peak can be attributed to heightened consumption of AGO and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, as trade and passenger movement increased following the festive season.
Similarly, March's consumption surge was primarily fueled by an uptick in diesel demand, which was closely linked to agricultural activities, including land preparation and planting preparations for the long-rains season.
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