In Kenya, the cost of handling and storing imported aviation fuel will rise by 8,6% from July, potentially driving up airfares.
According to businessdailyafrica.com, the increased fees will raise operating costs for local and international airlines flying to and from Kenya, with fears this will result in higher airfares.
The rising fees will be charged by the Kenya Pipeline Company and private depots that handle, store and transport jet fuel imports.
Despite concerns about rising airfares, airlines have expressed their commitment to absorbing costs where possible.
“While it is too early to say what impact this increase will have, Airlink will always absorb additional costs where possible and only increase fares when absolutely necessary, outside of our annual increase,” said Airlink CEO and MD, Rodger Foster.
