Every time fuel prices go up in Kenya, the impact stretches far beyond petrol stations. Transport becomes more expensive, food prices rise, and households feel added pressure. Behind these increases is a mix of global events and local economic factors shaping what Kenyans pay at the pump.
Highlights
Kenya imports most of its fuel, making local prices vulnerable to global markets.
Rising crude oil costs internationally directly affect pump prices.
Exchange rate fluctuations...
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