Drones Attack Fuel Tankers Bound for Kenya

Two fuel tankers carrying petroleum products to Kenya were struck by drones, disabling their engines, according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

The cargo transfer from the affected vessels to other ships is expected to take about 60 days. EPRA's director general, Edward Kinyua, linked the attacks to rising tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, noting that vessels connected to Saudi Arabia are being targeted.

Fuel Price Increases

The incident comes as Kenya experiences fuel price increases, with super petrol rising by Sh12.33 a litre, diesel by Sh9.90, and kerosene by Sh28.49. EPRA attributes part of the pressure to the Middle East conflict, which has disrupted Gulf shipments and pushed importers towards more expensive alternatives.

Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.