The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced new fuel prices effective from August 15 to September 14, 2026, impacting motorists and households across Kenya's major towns.
Price Adjustments
- Diesel: Reduced by Ksh5 per litre nationwide.
- Super Petrol: Prices remain unchanged.
- Kerosene: Prices remain steady.
Town-Specific Prices
- Nairobi: Super Petrol Ksh214.03, Diesel Ksh217.86, Kerosene Ksh191.38 per litre.
- Mombasa: Super Petrol Ksh210.87, Diesel Ksh214.58, Kerosene Ksh188.09 per litre.
- Nakuru: Super Petrol Ksh212.92, Diesel Ksh217.27, Kerosene Ksh190.81 per litre.
- Eldoret: Super Petrol Ksh213.69, Diesel Ksh218.09, Kerosene Ksh191.63 per litre.
- Kisumu: Super Petrol Ksh213.69, Diesel Ksh218.08, Kerosene Ksh191.63 per litre.
Impact and Context
The diesel price cut offers tangible savings for users, including businesses and households relying on diesel generators and vehicles. For example, purchasing 20 litres of diesel in Nairobi will now save Ksh100 compared to previous rates.
Mombasa, Kenya's main petroleum import hub, maintains the lowest fuel prices due to minimal inland transport costs. Conversely, inland towns like Eldoret and Kisumu face higher prices reflecting additional distribution expenses.
The price adjustments follow a significant drop in the landed cost of diesel and kerosene imports between June and July 2026, while Super Petrol costs increased. Despite this, government subsidies have kept petrol and kerosene prices unchanged.
