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prices for propane and butane have surged 23.2% and 25.8% respectively due to
Middle East supply disruptions, pushing up costs for Kenya's imported LPG.
A 13kg cylinder currently costs Ksh3,200 to Ksh3,400, with increases expected in October as importers pass on higher Saudi Aramco contract prices.
Households are feeling the strain after recent tax relief, with many voicing frustration over rising energy bills and unkept promises of cheaper gas.