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Kerosene’s 27pc hike hits poor

An increase in the cost of crude oil in the international markets has led to the higher cost of fuel locally, with kerosene users being the worst hit as prices increase by 27 per cent.

Kerosene, which is mainly used by low-income earners and rural households for cooking and lighting, went up by Sh18 per litre and will retail at Sh83.65 in Nairobi.

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