The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) confirmed that two tankers carrying petroleum products for Kenya were struck by drones, disabling their engines.

Director General Edward Kinyua told the National Assembly Special Funds Accounts Committee, chaired by Fatuma Mohammed, that moving the cargo to other vessels will require roughly 60 days.

Kinyua stressed that the petroleum products themselves remain safe, separating the condition of the cargo from the damaged propulsion systems.

He linked the drone attacks to heightened Iran‑Saudi tensions, noting that vessels associated with Saudi Arabia have become targets.

Kenya’s fuel imports are sourced through a government‑to‑government arrangement with Saudi Arabia, a channel Kinyua described as a safeguard for supply continuity.

The incident coincides with parliamentary scrutiny of EPRA over recent pump‑price hikes, which have risen since the review that began on 15 October and runs to 14 November 2026.

Under the current review, super‑petrol increased by Sh12.33 per litre, diesel by Sh9.90 and kerosene by Sh28.49.

Kinyua warned that regional developments, including the Middle‑East conflict, could push prices higher during the upcoming winter season.