The ministry directed that the shipment be removed from the local market to prevent any disruption to the existing supply system.
Kenya entered into master framework agreements on March 10, 2023, for the supply of super petrol, diesel and jet fuel or kerosene under a G-to-G arrangement with Aramco Trading, Fujairah FZE, ADNOC Global Trading Limited and Emirates National Oil Company (Singapore) Private Limited.
The agreements are anchored in the Petroleum (Importation) Regulations, 2023.
According to the ministry, the framework was designed to streamline fuel importation, ensure consistency in supply and shield the local market from volatility in global oil prices.
It said the arrangement has played a key role in maintaining steady availability of refined petroleum products both locally and across the region.
The ministry further noted that the G-to-G system has helped protect the country’s foreign exchange reserves by providing a structured and predictable mechanism for fuel procurement.
It added that the framework has contributed to price stability, allowing consumers to benefit from more controlled pump prices over time.
Officials also pointed out that the arrangement has strengthened oversight and enhanced the integrity of product quality along the supply chain.
By working with pre-approved international suppliers, the government said it has been able to maintain strict quality standards and minimise the risk of substandard fuel entering the market.
The decision to order the export of the unauthorised consignment underscores the government’s commitment to enforcing the regulations governing fuel importation.
The ministry warned that any deviation from the established framework could undermine the gains made in stabilising the sector and expose consumers to higher costs.