Edible oil producers now say the government’s duty-free imports will not alleviate the steep cost of the product due to high distribution costs, amid an ongoing tussle between the State and manufacturers.
The sector says the cost of duty-free finished edible oil imports will be Sh240 cheaper than the cost charged by local firms for every 20-litre jerrycan, translating to only Sh12 per litre—before factoring in the distribution costs to be incurred by the government.
