NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 3 – The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has assured Kenyans that the country’s petroleum supply remains secure despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, the source of most of Kenya’s fuel imports.In a statement issued Tuesday, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi confirmed that current stock levels are sufficient to meet both domestic demand and regional obligations. He added that additional fuel imports have already been scheduled through the end of April 2026, guaranteeing continued supply.“The country has sufficient stocks to cover both the country and the region. We have scheduled imports for delivery up to the end of April 2026 and, therefore, as it stands, we are assured of security of supply,” Wandayi said.The Ministry noted it is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and engaging government-to-government suppliers on contingency planning to cushion the country against potential disruptions.Global oil prices have surged amid the conflict, particularly after Iran warned vessels against passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic corridor through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas shipments transit.Sustained restrictions or prolonged instability could trigger higher fuel costs locally and ripple effects on the prices of goods and services.However, officials cautioned that uncertainty remains over whether the conflict will have a lasting impact on global oil, gas, and broader energy prices.