NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyans are set to pay less at the pumps this month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a downward adjustment of fuel prices in its latest pricing cycle, offering a temporary reprieve amid a broader period of price volatility.
In the February 15 – March 14, 2026 pricing cycle, Super petrol has been reduced by about Sh4.24 per litre to roughly Sh178, while diesel has dropped by Sh 3.93 to about Sh 167 per litre. Kerosene will retail at around Sh152.78 following a KSh 1 cut.
What’s Behind the Price Drop
EPRA said the latest reductions were largely driven by lower international landed costs of imported petroleum products.
Since Kenya imports all refined fuel, local pump prices are heavily influenced by global crude and product benchmarks, as well as foreign exchange movements.
This relief comes after months of smaller reductions earlier in the year.
In January 2026, EPRA trimmed fuel prices by an average of about Sh2 for petrol and Sh1 for diesel and kerosene — a modest easing that followed periods of stability.
Past Price Trends and Public Reaction
Previous EPRA pricing cycles have shown volatility. During parts of 2025, fuel prices were either frozen at higher levels or increased due to rising global landed costs, contributing to the perception that Kenya has some of the highest fuel prices in East Africa.
At times, modest price changes have triggered public debate. In August 2025, an MP mocked what he called an “insignificant” cut of Sh1 amid broader cost-of-living pressures.
Impact on Households and Economy
Fuel prices are a key driver of inflation and the cost of living.
Changes at the pump influence transport fares, goods prices and business operating costs across sectors that rely heavily on energy.
A reduction, even temporary, is likely to bring some modest relief to motorists and consumers, especially as Kenya grapples with broader economic pressures.
