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Petrol price rises by Sh8.99 a litre on Israel-Iran war

A fuel attendant fills up a vehicle at a petrol station. 

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

By  John Mutua

Business Reporter

Nation Media Group

Petrol and diesel prices have jumped by over Sh8.50 per litre in the wake of last months Israel-Iran war, marking the biggest surge in nearly two years in what looks set to pile pressure on inflation.

A litre of petrol rose by Sh8.99 to Sh186.31 in Nairobi while diesel is up Sh8.67 to Sh171.58 as Kerosene jumps Sh9.65 to Sh156.58 a litre.

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