Updated 7th June 2026: The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has released new retail prices for petroleum products last month, with the pricing increasing to 16.65 per liter for petrol and 46.29 per liter for diesel, bringing the price to 214 (petrol) and 242 (diesel).
The price increase wasn’t favorable for many, especially the increase for diesel, which is a backbone of transportation, and many freight operators and public transportation felt that it would be a burden for them and Kenyans, who would look for other alternatives, reducing the number of commuters they listed as expected.
The fuel price pushed for a nationwide transport strike that happened between May 18 and May 19, which left more wounded and several dead. Now the government reviewed and decreased the diesel price by 10 shillings, the petrol remaining the same, and the kerosene increased. The new pricing changed to Sh214.24 for petrol and Sh232.86 for diseal.
Continue reading the article that was before the update below.
In the latest review, the price of super petrol has been increased by Ksh 16.65 per liter, while diesel is getting an even larger price hike by Ksh 46.29 per liter. In Nairobi new prices are now set to begin at KSh 214.25—that’s for super petrol, while diesel will be retailed at KSh 242.92. These figures include all relevant taxes, including the VAT and excise duty adjustment for inflation.
According to EPRA, the government is taking steps to help lower the burden that’s on its citizens by subsidizing diesel and kerosene prices with Ksh 5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund. This move is intended to cushion consumers from even higher costs.
The price increase is largely brought about by the increased cost of importing refined petroleum. For example, the landed cost of super petrol rose by 10.00%, while the diesel landed cost rose by 20.32 percent.
EPRA remains committed to ensuring fair competition and protecting the interest of both the consumers and the investors too. For full information on how the new fuel cost gets distributed across different towns in Kenya, you can check EPRA’s website.
