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Sharp rise in diesel prices to push up planting costs

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Business Daily | by Gerald Andae


Farmers are staring at an expensive planting season this March after the price of diesel was increased by Sh5 a litre, coming at a time when the cost of fertiliser and seeds are on an upward trajectory.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority increased the price of diesel to Sh135 in Eldoret and Kitale just as farmers are preparing to start ploughing this season’s crop…

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