[Sticky] Fuel Price in Kenya - Updates on EPRA's Maximum Retail Petroleum Prices
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) monthly maximum retail prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene.
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EPRA January 2026 Fuel Price Update
Fuel Price Overview in Nairobi:
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Fuel |
New Price |
Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Super Petrol |
KSh 182.52/L |
▼ KSh 2.00 |
|
Diesel |
KSh 170.47/L |
▼ KSh 1.00 |
|
Kerosene |
KSh 153.78/L |
▼ KSh 1.00 |
Previous prices – 15 December 2025 to 14 January 2026:
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Super Petrol: KSh 184.52 per litre
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Diesel: KSh 171.47 per litre
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Kerosene: KSh 154.78 per litre
The January reductions mark the first downward adjustment after several months of unchanged prices.
>>Read the full story on the fuel price update.
EPRA February 2026 Fuel Price Update
Fuel Price Overview in Nairobi:
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Fuel |
New Price |
Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Super Petrol |
KSh 178.28/L |
▼ KSh 4.24 |
|
Diesel |
KSh 166.54/L |
▼ KSh 3.93 |
|
Kerosene |
KSh 152.78/L |
▼ KSh 1.00 |
Previous prices – 15 January to 14 February 2026:
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Super Petrol: KSh 182.52 per litre
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Diesel: KSh 170.47 per litre
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Kerosene: KSh 153.78 per litre
The February reduction is the second successive monthly fuel price cut in 2026, with Super Petrol recording the largest reduction at KSh 4.24 per litre.
>>Read the full story on the fuel price update.
EPRA March 2026 Fuel Price Update
Fuel Price Overview in Nairobi:
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Fuel |
New Price |
Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Super Petrol |
KSh 178.28/L |
■ No change |
|
Diesel |
KSh 166.54/L |
■ No change |
|
Kerosene |
KSh 152.78/L |
■ No change |
Previous prices – 15 February to 14 March 2026:
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Super Petrol: KSh 178.28 per litre
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Diesel: KSh 166.54 per litre
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Kerosene: KSh 152.78 per litre
The March decision means motorists will pay the same maximum retail prices for a second consecutive pricing cycle, despite increases in the landed costs of all three petroleum products.
>>Read the full story on the fuel price update.
EPRA April 2026 Fuel Price Update
Fuel Price Overview in Nairobi:
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Fuel |
Revised Price |
Change from March |
|---|---|---|
|
Super Petrol |
KSh 197.60/L |
▲ KSh 19.32 |
|
Diesel |
KSh 196.63/L |
▲ KSh 30.09 |
|
Kerosene |
KSh 152.78/L |
■ No change |
The revised prices apply from 16 April to 14 May 2026 following EPRA's addendum to the initial 14 April price announcement.
Previous prices – 15 March to 14 April 2026:
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Super Petrol: KSh 178.28 per litre
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Diesel: KSh 166.54 per litre
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Kerosene: KSh 152.78 per litre
EPRA's original 14 April announcement had set Nairobi prices at KSh 206.97 for Super Petrol and KSh 206.84 for Diesel. However, a reduction in VAT from 13% to 8% prompted the regulator to recalculate the prices the following day.
>>Read the full story on the fuel price update.
EPRA May 2026 Fuel Price Update
Fuel Price Overview in Nairobi:
|
Fuel |
Revised Price |
Change from April |
|---|---|---|
|
Super Petrol |
KSh 214.25/L |
▲ KSh 16.65 |
|
Diesel |
KSh 232.86/L |
▲ KSh 36.23 |
|
Kerosene |
KSh 191.38/L |
▲ KSh 38.60 |
The revised prices apply from 19 May to 14 June 2026. Super Petrol remained at the price announced on 14 May, while EPRA subsequently reduced Diesel by KSh 10.06 and increased Kerosene by KSh 38.60.
Previous prices – 16 April to 14 May 2026:
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Super Petrol: KSh 197.60 per litre
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Diesel: KSh 196.63 per litre
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Kerosene: KSh 152.78 per litre
The May review represents another sharp increase in fuel costs, with Diesel recording the largest increase from the previous cycle. EPRA's initial May announcement set Nairobi Diesel at KSh 242.92 before the mid-cycle revision.
>>Read the full story on the fuel price update.
EPRA June 2026 Fuel Price Update
Fuel Price Overview in Nairobi
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Fuel |
New Price |
Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Super Petrol |
KSh 214.03/L |
▼ KSh 0.22 |
|
Diesel |
KSh 222.86/L |
▼ KSh 10.00 |
|
Kerosene |
KSh 191.38/L |
■ No change |
The new prices take effect from 15 June 2026 and remain in force until 14 July 2026.
Previous prices – 19 May to 14 June 2026:
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Super Petrol: KSh 214.25 per litre
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Diesel: KSh 232.86 per litre
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Kerosene: KSh 191.38 per litre
June therefore brings a modest reduction in Super Petrol, a more significant KSh 10 reduction in Diesel and no change in Kerosene.
>>Read the full story on the fuel price update.
EPRA July 2026 Fuel Price Update
Fuel Price Overview in Nairobi:
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Fuel |
New Price |
Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Super Petrol |
KSh 214.03/L |
■ No change |
|
Diesel |
KSh 222.86/L |
■ No change |
|
Kerosene |
KSh 191.38/L |
■ No change |
The prices apply from 15 July to 14 August 2026. EPRA retained all three maximum retail prices following its latest monthly review.
Previous prices – 15 June to 14 July 2026:
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Super Petrol: KSh 214.03 per litre
-
Diesel: KSh 222.86 per litre
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Kerosene: KSh 191.38 per litre
The July decision means motorists will see no change at the pump for the second consecutive pricing period.
>>Read the full story on the fuel price update.
EPRA August 2026 Fuel Price Update
Fuel Price Overview in Nairobi
|
Fuel |
New Price |
Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Super Petrol |
KSh 214.03/L |
■ No change |
|
Diesel |
KSh 217.86/L |
▼ KSh 5.00 |
|
Kerosene |
KSh 191.38/L |
■ No change |
The new prices take effect from 15 August 2026 and remain in force until 14 September 2026.
Previous prices – 15 July to 14 August 2026:
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Super Petrol: KSh 214.03 per litre
-
Diesel: KSh 222.86 per litre
-
Kerosene: KSh 191.38 per litre
The August review therefore delivers a KSh 5 reduction in Diesel, while Super Petrol and Kerosene remain unchanged.
>>Read the full story on the fuel price update.
EPRA September 2026 Fuel Price Update
Fuel Price Overview in Nairobi
|
Fuel |
New Price |
Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Super Petrol |
KSh 214.03/L |
■ No change |
|
Diesel |
KSh 217.86/L |
■ No change |
|
Kerosene |
KSh 191.38/L |
■ No change |
Previous prices – 15 August to 14 September 2026:
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Super Petrol: KSh 214.03 per litre
-
Diesel: KSh 217.86 per litre
-
Kerosene: KSh 191.38 per litre
The September review therefore delivers no change at the pump for all three petroleum products.
>>Read the full story on the fuel price update.
EPRA October 2026 Fuel Price Update
Fuel Price Overview in Nairobi
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Fuel |
New Price |
Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Super Petrol |
KSh 226.96/L |
▲ KSh 12.93 |
|
Diesel |
KSh 227.76/L |
▲ KSh 9.90 |
|
Kerosene |
KSh 219.87/L |
▲ KSh 28.49 |
The new prices take effect from 15 October 2026 and remain in force until 14 November 2026. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased the maximum retail prices of all three main petroleum products for the latest monthly pricing cycle.
Previous prices – 15 September to 14 October 2026:
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Super Petrol: KSh 214.03 per litre
-
Diesel: KSh 217.86 per litre
-
Kerosene: KSh 191.38 per litre
The new prices reverse September’s decision to keep all three products unchanged. Motorists, households and businesses will now face higher fuel expenses for the coming month.
>> Read the full story on the fuel price update.


