Motorists across Kenya are set to dig deeper into their pockets for fuel following a fresh price increase announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority for the period between April 15 and May 14, 2026.
The latest review shows a sharp rise in the cost of Super Petrol and Diesel, while Kerosene prices remain unchanged.
According to the regulator, Super Petrol has increased by Ksh.28.69 per litre, while Diesel has gone up by Ksh.40.30 per litre.
The adjustments come at a time when global petroleum prices continue to rise, putting pressure on local fuel costs. EPRA explained that the changes are mainly driven by higher international prices, movements in the exchange rate, and the application of taxes under the Value Added Tax system.
In an effort to ease the burden on consumers, EPRA noted that the government has reduced the VAT rate on fuel products from 16 percent to 13 percent. Acting Director General Joseph Oketch said the move is meant to cushion Kenyans from the high cost of importing fuel due to rising global prices.
He also confirmed that the government will use about Ksh.6.2 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy to help stabilize pump prices.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol will now retail at Ksh.206.87 per litre, with Diesel at Ksh.206.84 and Kerosene at Ksh.152.78. In Mombasa, motorists will pay Ksh.203.69 for Super Petrol and Ksh.203.56 for Diesel, while Kerosene will cost Ksh.149.49.
Kisumu residents will see Super Petrol priced at Ksh.206.85, Diesel at Ksh.207.06, and Kerosene at Ksh.153.03.
EPRA linked the increase to a significant rise in landed costs between February and March. During that period, the cost of Super Petrol rose by 41.53 percent, Diesel by 68.72 percent, and Kerosene by 105.15 percent.
The regulator also pointed out that global fuel prices remain unstable and are traded in US dollars, making the exchange rate a key factor in local pricing.
Despite the increase, EPRA maintained that the pricing system is designed to balance fairness, competition, and consumer protection while allowing oil marketers to recover their costs.
The new prices took effect at midnight on April 14 and will remain in place until May 14, 2026.
