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CS Wandayi dismisses reports of jet fuel shortage at JKIA

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Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi during his first meeting on August 14, 2024. PHOTO/@KenGenKenya/X
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi during his first meeting on August 14, 2024. PHOTO/@KenGenKenya/X

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Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi has rubbished reports of jet fuel shortage in the country, following reports of delayed flights at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Addressing the complaints during a tour of the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL) in Mombasa, the CS attributed the flight delays to a minor issue with the fuel pumping system.

While insisting that there is no expected fuel shortage under the G-to-G deal, the CS noted that the government had put in place adequate measures to ensure there is a secure supply of fuel in the country.

“There was indeed a small incident but that was resolved in less than one-and-a-half hours and flights resumed,” the CS said.

“We do not foresee a shortage of jet fuel or any kind of fuel in the foreseeable future under G-to-G deal.”

Airlines including Kenya Airways and Jambojet had announced a shortage in fuel supply at JKIA.

In a statement, KQ attributed the situation to the maintenance of fuel hydrants that extended beyond the planned duration at the airport and apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused.

“Due to maintenance of fuel hydrants that extended beyond the planned duration at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, we have experienced delays in our morning flight departures. The situation has normalised, and most of our morning flights have departed. Our dedicated teams are working tirelessly to recover our departure and arrival schedule by midday today, and we appreciate your understanding and patience during this time,” the airline said.

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