Kenya's cheap cooking gas plan stalls due to tax hike and failed Saudi deal

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•The deal between Kenya and Saudi Arabia to supply cheap cooking gas has failed.
•Higher taxes on cooking gas have been imposed, contributing to the plan's stall.
•Many Kenyan households are reverting to charcoal for cooking due to the gas shortage.
•The government had aimed to reduce reliance on charcoal by promoting affordable cooking gas.

What Could Happen If...

▸Kenyan government reduces taxes on cooking gas Affordable cooking gas becomes accessible again, lowering household energy costs and reducing charcoal use.

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🌍East Africa 🌍Gulf Cooperation Council

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📈cooking gas

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AFRICAThe Standard (Kenya)Back to charcoal: How failed Saudi-backed deal has crippled Ruto's cheap gas pledge AFRICAThe Standard (Kenya)Cheap cooking gas plan stalls on higher taxes as Saudi deal flops

Kenya's plan to supply affordable cooking gas has been delayed due to increased taxes and the collapse of a deal with Saudi Arabia. This affects many Kenyan households that depend on cooking gas, potentially increasing their living costs and forcing a return to charcoal use. The delay also challenges government efforts to make energy more affordable and reduce environmental harm from traditional fuels.