Kenyan run businesses and families are bracing for tough times as the escalating conflict between Iran and the US threatens to disrupt global trade and energy supplies. The country imports most of its petroleum from Gulf producers, so any sustained increase in crude prices will quickly translate into higher pump prices, raising transport, electricity, and food costs.

The impact on Kenya's export sector is also a concern, with tea, coffee, flowers, and avocados shipped to Middle Eastern markets facing delays and higher insurance costs. Aviation chaos is being witnessed following the suspension of Kenya Airways flights to Dubai and Sharjah.

Key areas that are affected include energy costs,where rising global oil prices will increase electricity and transport costs.The delays and higher insurance costs for tea, coffee, flowers, and avocados have impacted the export sector.


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