The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has released new retail prices for petroleum products. The new price is expected to take effect on May 15, 2026, at 12:00 am and will last until June 14, 2026. EPRA’s changes follow the guidelines set by the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022.
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%.
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 here.
