jerry wrote:According to BD article, oil marketers are expecting more profits last year than in 2009 in spite of the price controls. The higher prices last year resulted in lower volumes and net improved profits for the marketers. KK made a loss of 431M in 2k9 and a profit of more than 1B in first half of 2010. They managed a dividend of KES 0.325 in 2009. What can we expect in results for last yr?
I tend to agree with this article,the price control did not stifle the margins the oil marketers were making it actually made the margin higher.Take for instance kerosene ,b4 the price control kerosene was retailing btwn ksh. 58-65 range then the regulator said it should not go beyond ksh 75/= now the marketers are selling kerosene at btwn ksh.70-75 range.I hav not factored the other products,this shows the marketers are making a killing from government regulation.
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