Summary
- EPRA has increased petrol by Sh28.69 and diesel by Sh40.30 per litre
- Nairobi prices now stand at Sh206.97 (petrol) and Sh206.84 (diesel)
- Kerosene prices remain unchanged at Sh152.78
NAIROBI, Kenya- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices, pushing petrol and diesel costs above the Sh200 mark in a move set to hit motorists and businesses hard.
The new prices take effect from April 15 to May 14, 2026.
How the latest EPRA fuel review affects pump prices
In its latest monthly review, EPRA raised the price of Super Petrol by Sh28.69 per litre and Diesel by Sh40.30 per litre.
Kerosene prices, however, remain unchanged.
In Nairobi, motorists will now pay:
- Sh206.97 per litre for Super Petrol
- Sh206.84 per litre for Diesel
- Sh152.78 per litre for Kerosene
This marks a significant jump from last month’s prices, where petrol stood at Sh178.28 and diesel at Sh166.54.
Why the sharp increase is a major concern
The double-digit rise is expected to ripple across the economy, affecting transport costs, food prices and overall inflation.
Diesel, which powers most public transport and commercial logistics, recorded the steepest increase—raising concerns over the cost of goods and services.
Businesses reliant on fuel are likely to pass the additional costs to consumers, further straining household budgets.
What happens next for consumers and the economy
The new prices will remain in force for 30 days, as per EPRA’s pricing cycle under the Petroleum Act.
Consumers now face a period of higher living costs, with fuel prices often influencing nearly every sector of the economy.
Attention will now turn to global oil trends and government interventions, which could determine whether prices stabilise or rise further in the coming months.
