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The State is taking a costly misstep in increasing road maintenance levy

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A fuel attendant fills up a vehicle at a petrol station on July 1, 2023.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

By  DUNCAN ATANGA

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) announced on July 14,2024 that petroleum prices will drop marginally.

Super petrol, diesel, and kerosene decreased by Sh1, Sh1.5, and Sh1.3 per litre, respectively. However, hidden within these price reductions was a substantial surprise – an increase in the Road Maintenance Levy (RML) from Sh18 to Sh25 per litre.

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