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An explosion at a fuel depot in Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh has killed 20 people and injured hundreds more

26Sep

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An explosion at a fuel depot in Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh has killed 20 people and injured hundreds more

An explosion at a fuel depot in Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh has killed 20 people and injured hundreds more, local Armenian authorities say. Nearly 300 people were admitted to hospitals, with dozens of them "still in critical condition". It comes as the Armenian government said 13,350 refugees crossed into the country from the enclave. The disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region is home to a majority of some 120,000 ethnic Armenians. It is not yet clear what caused the explosion on Monday evening in the main city of Stepanakert. Human Rights Ombudsman Gegham Stepanyan wrote on social media: "As a result of the explosion in the fuel warehouse, the number of injured exceeds 200. "The health condition of the majority is severe or extremely severe. The medical capacities of Na...

Motorists, riders scramble for fuel due to shortage

4Apr

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Motorists, riders scramble for fuel due to shortage

The escalating fuel shortage in the country forced the government to summon oil marketers for a weekend-long meeting in a bid to resolve the stalemate. Oil marketers have presented several demands to the government, including the immediate release of the Sh13 billion oil subsidy fund owed to them since January. top official of an international oil marketing firm who attended the meetings held on Saturday and Sunday said in confidence that they are also not happy with the government's threats to sanction them for hoarding spot check by the daily chronicles noticed long queues at almost all petrol stations along Limuru Road, Mombasa Road and Waiyaki Way in Nairobi

KPC Assures Kenyans of Enough Fuel Supply

2Apr

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KPC Assures Kenyans of Enough Fuel Supply

Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Macharia Irungu said, in a statement dated Saturday, April 2, that there are over 69 million litres of super petrol in its reserves. At the same time, there are more than 94 million litres of diesel, 13 million litres of kerosene and 23 million litres of jet fuel available, said the oil distributor Kenya Pipeline Company would like to confirm that there are ample stocks of petroleum products in our system throughout the country to meet demand,” Dr Irungu said in the statement. “Our global stock holding is adequate to serve the region, with more ships in Mombasa queued for discharge,” he added. The Kenya Pipeline Company, however, avoided explaining the cause of the fuel crisis that continues to affect many parts of the country. T...

Ruto explains Why Kenya is witnessing a hike in fuel prices

12Oct

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Ruto explains Why Kenya is witnessing a hike in fuel prices

Deputy President William Ruto has hit out at corrupt government officials following the recent historic fuel hike. Ruto alleged that some of the private companies were allocated Sh12 per litre, leading to punitive fuel costs. “Decisions amongst them to 'gift' Sh12/litre to private companies causing the punitive fuel costs while cartels rake in super profits must be reversed asap,” Ruto said via Twitter on Tuesday. “...and all corrupt public officials involved and benefiting be prosecuted. Price controls must be removed for Competition to lower prices.” High fuel prices have affected the cost of living in the country, where inflation has been rising since April, hitting an 18-month high of 6.91 in August. Manufacturers and transporters have warned of a jump in the c...

Matatu Owners Association Deny Planning Nationwide Strike in Protest of Fuel Prices

16Sep

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Matatu Owners Association Deny Planning Nationwide Strike in Protest of Fuel Prices

The Matatu Owners' Association (MOA) has dismissed reports of a pending nationwide strike against the fuel price increase. The Matatu Owners' Association (MOA) has dismissed reports of a pending nationwide strike against the fuel price increase. Consequently, the association's chairperson Simon Kimutai asked members of the public to disregard social media reports warning of the disruption of public transport beginning Thursday, September 16. Kimutai faulted the government over fuel price but assured the public that the association would lobby for alternative ways to address certain challenges arising from fuel price. "As the association, we are not going on strike but then we are lobbying for an enabling work environment, we feel the governmrn is not considerate but we are...