EPRA Shocks Kenyans With New Petrol And Diesel Prices, Fares Spikes Expected

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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced new maximum retail prices for petroleum products set to take effect from April 15, 2026, to May 14, 2026, in line with the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, which guide monthly fuel price adjustments in Kenya.

In the latest review, motorists are set to face a sharp increase in fuel costs. The price of Super Petrol has risen by KSh 28.69 per litre, while Diesel has increased by KSh 40.30 per litre. Kerosene prices, however, remain unchanged during this cycle.

In Nairobi, the updated pump prices now stand at KSh 206.97 per litre for Super Petrol, KSh 206.84 per litre for Diesel, and KSh 152.78 per litre for Kerosene.

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The new rates take effect at midnight and will remain in force for the next 30 days, impacting households, businesses, and the transport sector across the country.

EPRA noted that the prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax in accordance with the VAT Act 2013 and other tax frameworks, including the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws Amendment Act 2024, and revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation under Legal Notice No.194 of 2020.

To cushion consumers, the government has reduced VAT on petroleum products from 16 percent to 13 percent, a move aimed at mitigating the impact of rising global oil prices.

Additionally, approximately KSh 6.2 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund will be used to stabilize pump prices and prevent further spikes.

Despite these interventions, the latest increase is expected to trigger a ripple effect across the economy, with higher transport and production costs likely to push up the overall cost of living for many Kenyans.