Public transport operators have maintained their nationwide strike despite the government reducing diesel prices following talks with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
The operators argued that the latest review does not offer enough relief to the transport sector, which has been struggling with high fuel costs in recent weeks.
The revised prices were announced after a six-hour consultative meeting between EPRA and representatives from the public transport sector. Under the new review, diesel prices have been reduced by Ksh10.06 per litre while super petrol prices remain unchanged for the next 25 days, from May 19 to June 14, 2026.
kerosene prices have increased by Ksh38.60 per litre.In Nairobi, diesel will now retail at Ksh232.86 per litre, kerosene at Ksh191.38 while super petrol remains at Ksh214.25.
EPRA said the changes were made after concerns emerged over the wide price difference between diesel and kerosene, which could encourage fuel adulteration.
According to the regulator, the review was necessary to reduce the risk of illegal fuel mixing that could arise after diesel prices reached record highs in the latest monthly review.
Earlier this month, EPRA had increased diesel prices by Ksh46.29 per litre and super petrol by Ksh16.65 due to the effects of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The sharp increase in fuel prices triggered protests from matatu operators across the country, leading to a transport strike that disrupted movement in major towns and cities.
Operators demanded immediate government intervention, warning that high fuel costs were making business operations difficult.
Under the revised prices, Mombasa now has some of the lowest fuel rates in the country, with super petrol retailing at Ksh211.09 per litre, diesel at Ksh229.58 and kerosene at Ksh188.09. In Nakuru, super petrol will retail at Ksh213.15, diesel at Ksh232.27 and kerosene at Ksh190.81. Kisumu residents will buy super petrol at Ksh213.91, diesel at Ksh233.08 and kerosene at Ksh191.63.
Despite the changes, transport operators said the diesel reduction is still too low. They insist diesel prices should instead be lowered by Ksh46 per litre to help cushion the sector from rising operational costs.
The operators have therefore maintained that the strike will continue until the government fully addresses their demands.
