EPRA Keeps Kenya Fuel Prices Unchanged as Government Spends KSh4.6 Billion

Kenyans will continue paying the same prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene for another month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced its latest fuel-price review on Saturday, November 14.

The new prices will apply from November 15 to December 14, 2026.

In Nairobi, a litre of Super Petrol will remain at KSh226.96, while diesel will retail at KSh227.76 and kerosene at KSh219.87.

EPRA said the government had used KSh4.6 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to stabilise fuel prices and protect consumers from higher import costs.

According to the regulator, the cost of imported Super Petrol increased by 6.11 per cent between September and October. Diesel recorded a 6.73 per cent increase, while kerosene rose by 0.71 per cent.

Without the government’s intervention, EPRA estimates that petrol would have increased by KSh8.58 per litre, diesel by KSh10.54 and kerosene by KSh1.16.

The decision means motorists will avoid another increase during the coming month, although it does not reduce the high prices introduced in the previous review.

Fuel costs remain important to the country’s transport and business sectors because changes in pump prices can affect operating expenses and the cost of moving goods.

EPRA reviews maximum retail fuel prices monthly under the Petroleum Act, taking into account the cost of imported refined petroleum products and other pricing factors.

The latest announcement therefore provides temporary stability for consumers, but Kenyans will be watching the next review for any changes.

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