Bad News for Kenyans as EPRA Hikes Petrol by KSh12.93, Diesel by KSh9.90 and Kerosene by KSh28.49

Kenyans are set to pay more for fuel after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) increased the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene, with kerosene recording the biggest rise of KSh28.49 per litre.

In its latest review issued on Wednesday, October 14, EPRA raised super petrol by KSh12.93 per litre and diesel by KSh9.90. The changes push the price of petrol to KSh226.96 per litre in Nairobi, while diesel will retail at KSh227.76 and kerosene at KSh219.87.

The increases come amid rising international petroleum prices, with the regulator attributing the changes to higher costs of importing refined petroleum products.

According to EPRA, the average landed cost of imported super petrol rose by 11.81%, from $874.26 per cubic metre in August to $977.55 in September 2026.

Diesel recorded an 11.32% increase, climbing from $957.05 to $1,065.38 per cubic metre, while kerosene rose by 9.41%, from $1,003.87 to $1,098.31 over the same period.

An official speaking during the announcement described September as the worst month since the international petroleum crisis began, noting that super petrol prices had climbed to $1,300 per tonne from an initial $600.

EPRA also explained that the kerosene increase was partly intended to narrow the price gap between the fuel and motor fuels. The regulator warned that a large difference could encourage the adulteration of diesel with kerosene, a concern previously raised by the matatu industry.

The government, however, says it has maintained measures to cushion consumers from the impact of international price increases.

Value-added tax (VAT) on super petrol, diesel and kerosene was reduced from 16% to 8% in April 2026, with the measure extended to January 14, 2027.

The government also spent KSh29.4 billion on fuel price stabilisation during the 2025/2026 financial year, including KSh24.3 billion between April and June 2026.

Officials said the government would continue strengthening the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to support stabilisation as international prices remain volatile.

The government is also looking at alternative sources of energy security, including investments in petroleum refining, as it seeks to reduce the country’s exposure to global price shocks.

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