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Wandayi: G-to-G deal shielded Kenya from fuel supply crisis

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20 September 2026

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Kenya

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Fusion42 · 20 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Kenya introduced a government-to-government (G-to-G) deal with Middle Eastern oil suppliers to secure 180-day credit terms for refined petroleum imports, alleviating severe US dollar shortages and preventing a fuel supply crisis since September 2022. This arrangement lowered import costs, stabilised the Kenya shilling, helped build foreign reserves, and reinforced Kenya’s role as a regional logistics hub.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new chance to stabilise input costs by exploring government-backed extended credit deals for imports, following Kenya's success. This deal cleared foreign exchange barriers that block steady supply and created a logistical advantage in East Africa.

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