NAIROBI, Kenya — Fuel prices will remain unchanged for the next month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) retained pump rates for petrol, diesel, and kerosene in its latest monthly review, extending price stability through the festive season.
In a statement issued on Sunday, EPRA said the prices will remain in force from December 15, 2025, to January 14, 2026, marking the third consecutive month with no adjustments at the pump.
Motorists in Nairobi will continue to pay Sh184.52 per litre of Super Petrol, Sh171.47 for diesel, and Sh154.78 for kerosene.
“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act, 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, EPRA has calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th December 2025 to 14th January 2026,” the regulator said.
The prices include the 16pc Value Added Tax (VAT) as provided under the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, as well as revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation under Legal Notice No.194 of 2020.
Pump prices remain slightly lower in coastal and Rift Valley towns. In Mombasa, Super Petrol will retail at Sh181.24, diesel at Sh161.19, and kerosene at Sh151.49. In Nakuru, motorists will pay Sh183.56 for petrol, Sh170.87 for diesel, and Sh154.21 for kerosene.
EPRA attributed the decision to mixed movements in international fuel costs. The average landed cost of imported Super Petrol fell by 4.25pc between October and November, declining from Sh79,712.54 to Sh76,326.49 per cubic metre.
However, diesel and kerosene recorded increases in landed costs over the same period, with diesel rising from Sh81,760.91 to Sh84,231, while kerosene increased by 5.62pc to Sh85,880.82 per cubic metre.
While the regulator did not lower prices despite the drop in petrol landing costs, the decision to maintain current rates is expected to offer relief to consumers, particularly during the busy end-of-year travel period when demand for transport typically surges.
Fuel prices have remained relatively stable in the second half of 2025 following a sharp spike in July, when pump prices rose by more than Sh8 per litre across all major products. Since then, gradual adjustments and subsidies have helped cushion consumers from global market volatility.
Kenya continues to import all its petroleum products in refined form, exposing the local market to fluctuations in international oil prices and exchange rate movements, factors that remain key determinants of future pump prices.
