The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have assured Kenyans that the fuel available across the country meets the required quality standards for consumption.
In a joint statement released on Thursday, the two regulatory bodies confirmed that fuel samples from several retail stations had undergone extensive laboratory tests in response to growing public concerns about petroleum products that do not meet standards.
They noted that the sampled fuel met the recommended Research Octane Number (RON) ratings as per Kenyan law.
"Following recent reports circulating on social media, we conducted extensive confirmatory tests at various stations, and the results confirm compliance with the recommended RON ratings," stated the agencies.
According to the laboratory findings, all the sampled fuel tested above the recommended RON of 95, with levels ranging between 95.9 and 96.1.
"The results reaffirm that the fuel available is differentiated and suited for different engine configurations, consistently meeting consumer needs," read part of the statement. The agencies further cautioned Kenyans against trusting readily available gadgets for qualitative analysis.
"It is important to note that RON ratings can only be accurately determined in a controlled laboratory setting. As such, most of the gadgets available to the public for qualitative indications of RON ratings may prove unreliable unless validated through controlled laboratory conditions," they noted.
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