NAIROBI, Kenya, October 14 – Motorists will pay significantly more for fuel after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced sharp increases in pump prices, effective until mid-November.
Super Petrol has increased by Sh12.93 per litre, while Diesel has risen by Sh9.90 per litre, adding to transport and household costs.
“Taking into account the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products in the period under review, the maximum allowed retail petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene increases by KShs.12.93/litre, KShs.9.90/litre and KShs.28.49/litre respectively,” the statement read.
The price adjustments are expected to put further pressure on motorists, public transport operators and businesses that rely on fuel for daily operations.
The increases are likely to have a knock-on effect on the cost of transporting goods and providing services, with consumers facing the risk of higher prices for essential commodities.
EPRA reviews fuel prices monthly based on factors including the cost of imported petroleum products, the exchange rate and other applicable costs.
The new prices will remain in force until the next scheduled review in mid-November.
According to EPRA, the landed cost of super petrol climbed by 11.81 per cent, rising from US$874.26 per cubic metre in August 2026 to US$977.55 in September.
Diesel also recorded a significant increase, with its landed cost moving from US$957.05 to US$1,065.38 per cubic metre. Kerosene prices rose from US$1,003.87 to US$1,098.31 over the same period.
“The average landed cost of imported Super Petrol increased by 11.81% from US977.55 per cubic metre in September 2026; Diesel increased by 11.32% from US1065.38 per cubic metre while Kerosene increased by 9.41% from US1,098.31 per cubic metre over the same period,” the statement further read.
The regulator attributed the price movements to developments in the international petroleum market, noting that Kenya imports all its petroleum products in refined form, with prices pegged to global market benchmarks.
“Currently, Kenya imports all its petroleum product requirements in refined form, and the products are traded in international markets based on a pricing benchmark,” EPRA said, referring to the trends in international petroleum prices outlined in its report.
Under the latest pricing schedule, Nairobi will have maximum wholesale prices of KSh211.89 per litre for super petrol, KSh212.68 for automotive diesel and KSh204.79 for kerosene.
In Mombasa, the maximum wholesale prices will be KSh208.73 per litre for super petrol, KSh209.53 for diesel and KSh201.64 for kerosene.
Motorists and other consumers in Nakuru will pay maximum wholesale prices of KSh210.65 per litre for super petrol, KSh211.85 for diesel and KSh203.98 for kerosene.
In Eldoret and Kisumu, super petrol will have a maximum wholesale price of KSh211.43 per litre, while diesel will cost KSh212.63 and kerosene KSh204.76.
