Motorists Get Relief as EPRA Freezes Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Prices

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has kept fuel prices unchanged for the period from 15 July to 14 August 2026, leaving the maximum retail prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene at their current levels.

The latest review means motorists in Nairobi will continue paying KSh214.03 per litre for Super Petrol, KSh222.86 for Diesel and KSh191.38 for Kerosene. Maximum retail prices in other parts of the country also remain unchanged under EPRA's monthly pricing schedule.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, EPRA said the maximum retail prices were calculated in accordance with the Petroleum Act and the applicable petroleum pricing regulations. The authority said the published prices include Value Added Tax (VAT) and reflect the provisions of the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and Legal Notice No. 128 of 14 July 2026.

EPRA said the Government had extended the eight per cent VAT rate on petroleum products for a further three months to help maintain stable pump prices. It also said KSh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund had been used to prevent an increase in retail fuel prices despite continued uncertainty in international energy markets.

The authority said: "The situation in the Middle East remains uncertain, creating high price volatility and as a result, the Government has extended the 8 per cent VAT on petroleum products for a further three months and utilised Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to ensure pump price stability."

EPRA's latest data also showed that the average landed cost of imported refined petroleum products fell during June. Super Petrol averaged US$886.92 per cubic metre, Diesel US$984.37 per cubic metre and Kerosene US$1,028.17 per cubic metre. The authority said these costs were lower than those recorded in the previous month, reflecting a decline in international fuel prices despite continued market volatility.

Pump prices continue to vary across the country because of transport and distribution costs. In Mombasa, Super Petrol remains at about KSh210.74 per litre, Diesel at KSh219.56 and Kerosene at KSh188.09. Consumers in Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Embu and Meru will also see no changes. Prices remain higher in counties such as Lamu and Hola because of the higher cost of transporting fuel to those areas.

The latest review follows last month's pricing decision, when EPRA reduced the price of Diesel by KSh10 per litre, lowered Super Petrol by KSh0.22 and left Kerosene prices unchanged. Kenya imports all of its refined petroleum products, making local fuel prices dependent on international market prices, exchange rate movements and statutory taxes and levies.

Under the country's fuel pricing system, EPRA reviews and sets maximum retail prices each month in line with the applicable pricing formula.