The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has sent Surveillance and Enforcement teams across the country to assess fuel availability at service stations and ensure adherence to supply and pricing regulations.
So far, inspections have been carried out at selected petrol stations in Nairobi and Machakos counties, where officials checked stock levels and compliance among operators.
EPRA noted that most stations visited had fuel available, while a few had run out temporarily but indicated that resupply was expected from depots.
The regulator added that some depots are facing congestion due to long queues, as stations quickly move to restock following episodes of panic buying in certain locations.
It stressed that no depot has reported an actual shortage of fuel supply.
The authority urged the public to stay calm, assuring that the country has sufficient fuel stocks and cautioning against panic buying, which could strain distribution systems.
EPRA further warned petroleum dealers against hoarding, stating that it is an offence under Section 99(1)(k) of the Petroleum Act Cap 308, and carries penalties including fines of at least one million Kenya Shillings, imprisonment of not less than one year, or both upon conviction.
It also reminded operators that selling fuel above regulated prices is an offence under Section 99(1)(n) of the same law, punishable by fines of not less than ten million Kenya Shillings, imprisonment of at least five years, or both.
The regulator reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stable fuel supply and ensuring strict compliance within the downstream petroleum sector.