The cost of cooking oil in Kenya has risen to an average of KSh358 per litre, marking another increase that is pushing household food budgets under greater strain.
The latest price jump has been linked to higher international palm oil prices, increasing the cost of importing edible oils into the country and driving up retail prices.
The increase brings cooking oil prices close to the highs witnessed during the 2022 food inflation crisis, adding fresh pressure on families already grappling with the rising cost of living.
