EPRA Retains Fuel Prices as Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Costs Remain Unchanged Until October 14

EPRA Retains Fuel Prices as Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Costs Remain Unchanged Until October 14

Kenyan motorists will continue paying the same pump prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) retained the maximum retail prices for the September-October 2026 pricing cycle.

The new prices will remain in effect from September 15 to October 14, 2026, providing a temporary reprieve for motorists and households amid continued pressure on the cost of living.

Under the latest EPRA review, a litre of Super Petrol will retail at a maximum of KSh214.03, while Diesel will remain at KSh217.86 per litre.

Kerosene, commonly used by households that rely on alternative cooking and lighting fuels, will continue selling at a maximum price of KSh191.38 per litre.

EPRA said the prices were calculated in accordance with the law and confirmed that there would be no changes to the three major petroleum products during the latest cycle.

“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, we have calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from September 15 to October 14 2026. In the period under review, the maximum retail prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene remain unchanged.”

Fuel Prices in Mombasa and Nakuru

Motorists in Mombasa will continue paying KSh210.87 per litre for Super Petrol, while Diesel will retail at KSh214.58 and Kerosene at KSh188.09.

In Nakuru, Super Petrol will remain at KSh212.92 per litre. Diesel will cost KSh217.27, while Kerosene will retail at KSh190.81.

Fuel prices vary across Kenya because EPRA factors in transportation costs from the coast to different inland depots when calculating maximum retail prices.

In Eldoret and Kisumu, Super Petrol will remain at KSh213.69 per litre. The price will be KSh218.67 in Meru, KSh213.94 in Kitale and KSh214.77 in Kisii.

Kilifi will record one of the lowest petrol prices at KSh211.68 per litre, while Mandera will continue to have one of the highest prices at KSh234.68.

Why Fuel Prices Remained Unchanged

EPRA said the prices include Value Added Tax (VAT), in line with the VAT Act, Finance Act and other applicable tax laws.

The latest review came despite mixed movements in the cost of imported petroleum products.

The landed cost of Super Petrol fell to approximately KSh113.39 per litre, easing some pressure on import costs.

However, Diesel’s landed cost increased to about KSh124.17 per litre, while Kerosene rose to approximately KSh130.22 per litre.

These changes did not result in adjustments to the maximum retail pump prices for the three products.

Kenya imports refined petroleum products, meaning international fuel prices, shipping costs, exchange rates and local taxes can influence domestic pump prices.

By August, international benchmark prices were approximately KSh144,672 per metric tonne for petrol, KSh143,197 for diesel and KSh146,743 for kerosene.

Relief for Kenyan Motorists

The unchanged prices are likely to offer some relief to motorists and businesses that have faced fluctuating fuel costs in recent months.

Super Petrol has now remained at the same maximum retail price for the third consecutive month after recording a marginal reduction of KSh0.22 per litre in June 2026.

The stability will also be closely watched by households and businesses because fuel prices influence transportation costs and the prices of goods and services.

The latest EPRA decision means Kenyans will not face an additional increase in the cost of the three main petroleum products for the next 30 days.

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EPRA Retains Fuel Prices as Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Costs Remain Unchanged Until October 14