Kenyan Motorists Escape KSh 10 Diesel Hike as EPRA Holds Pump Prices Steady

According to a report by People Daily on Saturday, November 14, 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority retained maximum fuel prices until December 14.

The decision spares Kenyan motorists, matatu operators, and low-income households from sharp transport and cooking cost increases ahead of the festive travel season.

In its monthly review released on Saturday, November 14, 2026, EPRA kept Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene unchanged for the 30-day cycle starting midnight Sunday, November 15.

In Mombasa, Kenya’s primary petroleum import gateway, Super Petrol remains at Sh223.81 per litre, Diesel at Sh224.61, and Kerosene at Sh216.71.

Motorists in Nairobi will continue paying Sh226.96 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh227.76 for Diesel, and Sh219.87 for Kerosene.

In Nakuru, Super Petrol retails at Sh225.73 per litre, Diesel at Sh226.93, and Kerosene at Sh219.06.

Kisumu residents will pay Sh226.51 for Super Petrol, Sh227.71 for Diesel, and Sh216.83 for Kerosene, while Mandera records the highest ceiling at Sh247.62 for petrol.

EPRA confirmed that the government injected Sh4.6 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to stabilise retail pump prices during the cycle.

Without that state subsidy, Diesel would have jumped by Sh10.54 per litre, Super Petrol by Sh8.58, and Kerosene by Sh1.16.

Between September and October 2026, the landed cost of imported Diesel rose by 6.73 per cent, while Super Petrol increased by 6.11 per cent.

All announced retail prices include eight per cent Value Added Tax, as calculated under the Petroleum Act, 2019, and Legal Notice Number 192 of 2022.

With pump prices held flat through mid-December, should public transport operators and traders maintain current fares and goods prices across Kenya?

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