Martin Chomba

Martin Chomba

politician Kenya

Martin Chomba is the Chairman of the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya, known for his expertise in the energy sector. He has been vocal about the impact of geopolitical tensions on fuel prices in Kenya, particularly highlighting how conflicts in the Middle East, such as the recent escalation between Iran and Israel, influence global oil supply and pricing. Chomba emphasizes the complexities of Kenya's fuel pricing system, which relies on a weighted average that reflects past price surges, and criticizes the additional taxes and levies that further burden consumers at the pump.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
93,589
Power
184$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 6.50 0.16% +10% 53,771,296 93,589 $106,000 184$
Totals 2 53,771,296 93,589 $106,000 184$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya chairperson Martin Chomba averred that the number of levies has a huge impact on prices. 6

The Standard: CS Wandayi defends fuel levies amid outcry over high prices

Kenya Kenya: Martin Chomba, Chairman of the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya, explained that Kenya’s fuel is purchased using a weighted average system. 7

The Standard: Expert: Why fuel prices have shot up