KENYA HIKES FUEL PRICES BY 6% FOLLOWING LINGERING MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS. (PHOTO).

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 Kenya hikes fuel prices by 6% following lingering Middle East tensions Kenya raised the maximum retail prices of petrol and diesel on Wednesday, the energy regulator said, citing higher import costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The east African nation hiked petrol prices by 6% and diesel prices by 4.5% as it relies on the Middle East region for nearly all of its fuel supplies. A litre of diesel will cost 227.76 Kenyan shillings ($1.76) in the capital city of Nairobi, from 217.86 shillings, while kerosene will rise to 219.87 shillings from 191.38 shillings between October 15 and November 14, when new prices will be announced, TRT Afrika reported. The energy regulator said the government extended a reduction in value-added tax on fuel to 8% from 16% until January 14. Fuel prices affect multiple sectors including transport, agriculture and construction.

PUTIN, RAMAPHOSA DISCUSS PEACE DEAL TO END RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR. (PHOTO)


 Putin, Ramaphosa discuss peace deal to end Russia-Ukraine war


Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a potential settlement in Ukraine during a phone call with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.


In a statement, the Kremlin stated that Ramaphosa expressed support for Russia’s diplomatic efforts toward resolving the Ukraine conflict.


"The situation in Ukraine was touched upon. Cyril Ramaphosa expressed support for Russia's efforts aimed at a political and diplomatic resolution of the conflict," the statement read, Anadolu Agency reported.


The two leaders also stressed the importance of continuing to coordinate approaches between Russia and South Africa, including within the G20 and the BRICS bloc, and discussed strengthening bilateral economic ties.


South Africa has been among the countries offering to mediate in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which is close to entering its fifth year.

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