Cofek urges MPs to review fuel levy
A worker at a petrol station in Eldoret town on June 15, 2016 adjusts fuel prices. The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) warned that the constant increase in fuel prices will occasion high cost of living in Kenya. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Cofec Secretary-General Stephen Mutoro said the Budget and Appropriations Committee equally failed to demand that National Treasury undertakes austerity measures.
Consumers have asked the National Assembly to urgently review the Fuel Maintenance Levy which was increased from Sh12 to Sh18 for every litre of petrol and diesel respectively.
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek), warned that the constant increase in fuel prices will occasion high cost of living in Kenya.
Cofec Secretary-General Stephen Mutoro said the Budget and Appropriations Committee equally failed to demand that National Treasury undertakes austerity measures.
“Country is already reeling from an enhanced cost of food, transport and electricity. Coupled with prevailing higher cost of credit, Kenya is destined for economic depression.”
