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Explained: What triggered the latest fuel hike

A photo showing new fuel prices on May 15, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the latest fuel price increase, attributing it to volatility in global oil markets caused by conflict in the Middle East.

In a statement on Friday, Wandayi said ongoing geopolitical tensions had disrupted global energy markets, driving up crude oil prices, freight charges and supply chain costs.

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