Kiharu Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has cautioned the government to add resources for fuel stabilisation amid growing fears of supply shortage across the country.

In a statement on his official X account on Saturday, March 28, 2026, the legislator called on the government to work on options that would possibly shield citizens from oil supply effects.

According to Ndindi, the government ought to add resources for fuel stabilisation to offer fuel subsidies from April 2026, as well as reduce VAT on fuel.

“GoK should start working on either or all the below options to shield Kenyans from oil supply effects. Add resources for fuel stabilisation to offer fuel subsidies from next month, reduce VAT on fuel & reduce the fuel levy,” Ndindi stated.

Vivo Energy fuel shortage

Ndindi’s remarks come days after Vivo Energy announced a fuel shortage across several Shell stations across the country, as motorists grapple with fuel shortages.

In a statement on Thursday, March 26, 2026, the company confirmed that the shortage was linked to a sharp increase in demand for fuel, which has resulted in the temporary shortage of the commodity.

The company, which operates one of the largest fuel retail networks in Kenya, has further assured motorists that the team is closely monitoring the situation while working continuously to replenish affected sites as quickly as possible.

Ruto’s stern warning

Meanwhile, President William Ruto recently warned local oil marketers against creating artificial fuel shortages, saying the government will not tolerate attempts to manipulate supply for profit.

Speaking during the signing of bilateral agreements between Kenya and Mozambique at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, March 26, Ruto announced that authorities are closely monitoring players in the petroleum sector to ensure compliance with licensing conditions.

“We have also been very clear to our oil marketers and those who have storage capabilities that the Government of Kenya is not going to entertain any artificial shortages that are meant to benefit profiteers,” Ruto stated. 

“We are going to be very careful working with all the stakeholders to make sure every participant works with the conditions of their licensing so that we don’t exacerbate or accelerate the negative effects, but instead we work together to mitigate and minimise the effects.”

At the time, Ruto noted that consultations are ongoing with stakeholders in the fuel industry to cushion the country from global shocks, particularly the ongoing crisis between Iran, the United States and Israel, which has raised concerns over fuel supply and pricing.

“We’re already consulting with all stakeholders in the fuel industry on the interventions necessary for us to forestall any serious effect that the challenge of the Middle East crisis poses,” he stated.