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Kenya's Diesel Prices Spike 24%; Government Enacts 90-day Tax Holiday

Diesel prices in Kenya surged roughly 24% to $1.60 per liter amid the Iran conflict, prompting the government to suspend portions of fuel tax for at least 90 days as of April 17. President Ruto defended elevated oil prices in a April 19 church address.

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