PREMIUM Fuel consumption defies despite steep price increments Trend signals a rare consumption resilience in the face of economic disruption unlike in the past. Business 6 min ago Listen

Article Kenya’s diesel and petroleum consumption increased in the first six months of 2026 despite a sharp rise in pump prices, pointing to the pain borne by consumers amid higher transport and operating costs.

Yet both diesel and petrol consumption remained relatively strong, reaching higher levels in May and June 2026, compared to last year.

The jump defied a rise in fuel prices, which saw both diesel and petrol cross the Sh200 per litre mark for the first time, signalling a rare consumption resilience in the face of economic disruption.