“Fuel Hike Hits Teachers Hard as EPRA Raises Pump Prices”
Teachers across the country are feeling the pressure after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a fresh increase in fuel prices, pushing transport costs to painful levels.
For many teachers who rely on personal vehicles to commute to work, the latest fuel hike means a bigger portion of their salaries will now go directly to fuel expenses. Those working in remote areas and traveling long distances are expected to suffer the most.
The increase comes at a time when many households are already struggling with the high cost of living, rising food prices, expensive school fees, and mounting financial obligations. Teachers with diesel-powered vehicles are particularly affected following the sharp rise in diesel prices.
Apart from private motorists, the fuel adjustment is also expected to trigger higher matatu fares and increased prices of basic commodities due to rising transport costs nationwide.
Many teachers have now expressed concerns that their salaries are no longer matching the economic realities on the ground, with some calling for improved commuter allowances and salary reviews to cushion them against the growing burden.
As fuel prices continue to rise, owning and maintaining a car is slowly becoming an expensive luxury for many Kenyan teachers
“Fuel Hike Hits Teachers Hard as EPRA Raises Pump Prices”
