Kenya Ports Expect 51 Ship Arrivals Amid Rising Fuel Prices
51 vessels to arrive at Mombasa and Lamu ports
The Kenya Ports Authority is preparing for the arrival of 51 vessels at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu between October 19 and 31.
A total of 41 ships are expected to dock at Mombasa, while 10 will arrive at Lamu. The ships include six oil tankers carrying over 231,000 tonnes of petroleum products.
Fuel Prices and Supply
The arrival of these tankers is significant, as it will impact fuel prices and industrial supply in the country. The ships are carrying various petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and gasoil.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has recently raised fuel prices in Nairobi, with petrol increasing by KSh 12.93 per litre and diesel by KSh 9.90 per litre.
Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.
