EPRA Raises Fuel Prices: New Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Rates Across Kenya

Kenyan motorists and households are set to spend more on fuel after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced significant increases in the maximum retail prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene for the October-November 2026 pricing period.

In its latest review announced on Wednesday, October 14, EPRA raised the price of Super Petrol by KSh 12.93 per litre, diesel by KSh 9.90 and kerosene by KSh 28.49.

The new prices take effect from midnight on October 15 and will remain in force until November 14, 2026.

In Nairobi, a litre of Super Petrol now costs a maximum of KSh 226.96, while diesel retails at KSh 227.76. Kerosene has also increased significantly, with the maximum price reported at approximately KSh 219.87 per litre.

The increases mark a major change from the previous pricing period, when petrol retailed at KSh 214.03 per litre in Nairobi, diesel at KSh 217.86 and kerosene at KSh 191.38.

EPRA attributed the latest adjustments to rising international petroleum prices, which have increased the cost of importing fuel into Kenya.

According to the regulator’s figures reported by the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol rose by 11.81%, from US$874.26 per cubic metre in August to US$977.55 in September 2026.

Diesel import costs also increased by 11.32%, rising from US$957.05 to US$1,065.38 per cubic metre over the same period.

Meanwhile, the landed cost of kerosene increased by 9.41%, from US$1,003.87 to US$1,098.31 per cubic metre.

These increases have put additional pressure on the domestic fuel pricing system, resulting in higher maximum retail prices for consumers.

The increase in fuel prices is likely to affect several sectors of the economy, including transport, agriculture, manufacturing and retail trade.

Public transport operators may face higher operating expenses, while businesses that rely on trucks to move goods could experience increased distribution costs.

If transporters pass these additional expenses on to consumers, the cost of transporting food, construction materials and other essential goods could also rise.

Households that depend on kerosene for cooking and lighting face an even greater challenge because the commodity recorded the largest increase per litre in the latest review.

Motorists will also need to adjust their monthly budgets as they pay more to fuel their vehicles.

The revised prices are maximum retail rates set by EPRA for the specified locations and pricing period. Prices vary across the country depending on the applicable location.

Motorists should therefore check the approved rates for their towns rather than assume that the Nairobi prices apply everywhere.

The new rates are scheduled to remain in effect until November 14, 2026, when another monthly review is expected to determine the next pricing period.

For now, the latest increase presents another financial challenge for households and businesses already managing the cost of transport and other essential expenses.

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