NAIROBI, Kenya — Motorists in Kenya will pay sharply higher prices for fuel after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a major increase in its latest monthly review released late Tuesday.
The new prices, which take effect from April 15 to May 14, 2026, set petrol at KSh 206.97 per litre and diesel at KSh 206.84 per litre in Nairobi. Kerosene remains unchanged at KSh 152.78 per litre.
The increase marks one of the steepest month-to-month jumps in recent months, pushing the cost of both petrol and diesel above the KSh 200 threshold.
Sharp monthly rise
The latest adjustment represents an increase of about KSh 28 per litre for petrol and KSh 40 per litre for diesel, compared with the previous pricing cycle.
Fuel prices in Kenya are reviewed monthly under a regulated system managed by EPRA, which takes into account global oil prices, exchange rates, and taxes.
Global pressures driving costs
EPRA attributed the increase to rising international oil prices, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions that have disrupted supply and pushed up import costs.
Kenya imports all its refined petroleum products, making local pump prices highly sensitive to movements in global markets and the value of the Kenyan shilling against the U.S. dollar.
Impact on consumers
The price hike is expected to have an immediate effect on the cost of living.
Public transport operators are likely to raise fares, while businesses that depend on fuel — including logistics, manufacturing and agriculture — may pass on higher costs to consumers.
Economists warn the increase could add pressure to inflation in the coming weeks.
Government response
Authorities have adjusted some tax components in an effort to cushion consumers, but the measures were not enough to offset the surge in global prices.
What’s next
With oil markets remaining volatile, analysts say fuel prices could stay elevated or rise further in the near term, depending on global supply conditions.
For now, Kenyan motorists face a new pricing reality, with fuel costs at their highest levels in months.
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