Martin Chomba
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.
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Martin Chomba warned that prolonged attacks and retaliatory strikes involving Iran and its neighbours could disrupt the global oil supply chain.
Calm before storm: Why oil prices may rise in May
Kenya· 2026-03-05
Martin Chomba, chair of the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya, explained that Gulf firms have the capacity and technology to boost Kenya’s oil and gas industry if the government clears hurdles that deter investors.
Graft, bureaucracy threaten Kenya's Gulf investment hopes, experts warnKenya· 2025-09-19
Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya chairperson Martin Chomba averred that the number of levies has a huge impact on prices.
CS Wandayi defends fuel levies amid outcry over high pricesKenya· 2025-07-22
Martin Chomba, Chairman of the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya, explained that Kenya’s fuel is purchased using a weighted average system.
Expert: Why fuel prices have shot upKenya· 2025-07-17
