Mulembe Times | July 15, 2025
Fuel Prices Hike Again: Super Petrol Now at Ksh.186.31 in Nairobi, Diesel and Kerosene Also Rise
Kenyans will pay more at the pump this month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a significant increase in the prices of fuel in its latest monthly review released on Monday.
Effective July 15 to August 14, the price of super petrol has risen by Ksh.8.99 per litre, diesel by Ksh.8.67, and kerosene by Ksh.9.65, citing increased landed costs of imported petroleum products.
In Nairobi, the revised retail prices are as follows:
- Super Petrol: Ksh.186.31 per litre
- Diesel: Ksh.171.58 per litre
- Kerosene: Ksh.156.58 per litre
In Kisumu, motorists and households will pay slightly different rates:
- Super Petrol: Ksh.186.15
- Diesel: Ksh.171.78
- Kerosene: Ksh.156.83
EPRA Director-General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria attributed the fuel price surge to an increase in the average landed cost of petroleum imports for June 2025.
According to Bargoria:
“The average landed cost of imported super petrol increased by 6.45%, from US$590.24 per cubic metre in May to US$628.30 in June. Diesel rose by 6.27%, from US$580.23 to US$616.59, while kerosene saw a 6.95% increase from US$569.00 to US$608.54 per cubic metre.”
The increase comes at a time when Kenyans are already grappling with the high cost of living, and it is expected to have a ripple effect across the economy — from transportation to food prices and household energy bills.
Many matatu operators in major towns, including Nairobi, Eldoret, Mombasa, and Nakuru, have hinted at possible fare hikes, citing the unsustainable cost of operations. Meanwhile, consumer advocacy groups have urged the government to consider subsidies or tax relief on fuel imports to cushion low-income households.
This marks the second significant jump in fuel prices within three months and is likely to influence inflation figures for July and August.
What’s Driving the Price Hike?
- Rising global oil prices
- Weakening of the Kenyan shilling against the U.S. dollar
- Increased import and freight charges
- Ongoing geopolitical tensions in major oil-producing regions
What It Means for You
- Higher fares for public transport users
- Increased food and commodity prices due to higher logistics costs
- More expensive kerosene for low-income households relying on it for cooking and lighting
In Summary:
| Fuel Type | Nairobi (Ksh/L) | Kisumu (Ksh/L) |
|---|---|---|
| Super Petrol | 186.31 | 186.15 |
| Diesel | 171.58 | 171.78 |
| Kerosene | 156.58 | 156.83 |
Kenyans are now waiting to see how this price adjustment will be reflected in their daily expenses, even as calls grow louder for long-term interventions to stabilize fuel prices.
Kenyans will pay more at the pump this month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a significant increase in the prices of fuel in its latest monthly review released on Monday.
Effective July 15 to August 14, the price of super petrol has risen by Ksh.8.99 per litre, diesel by Ksh.8.67, and kerosene by Ksh.9.65, citing increased landed costs of imported petroleum products.
In Nairobi, the revised retail prices are as follows:
- Super Petrol: Ksh.186.31 per litre
- Diesel: Ksh.171.58 per litre
- Kerosene: Ksh.156.58 per litre
In Kisumu, motorists and households will pay slightly different rates:
- Super Petrol: Ksh.186.15
- Diesel: Ksh.171.78
- Kerosene: Ksh.156.83
EPRA Director-General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria attributed the fuel price surge to an increase in the average landed cost of petroleum imports for June 2025.
According to Bargoria:
“The average landed cost of imported super petrol increased by 6.45%, from US$590.24 per cubic metre in May to US$628.30 in June. Diesel rose by 6.27%, from US$580.23 to US$616.59, while kerosene saw a 6.95% increase from US$569.00 to US$608.54 per cubic metre.”
The increase comes at a time when Kenyans are already grappling with the high cost of living, and it is expected to have a ripple effect across the economy — from transportation to food prices and household energy bills.
Many matatu operators in major towns, including Nairobi, Eldoret, Mombasa, and Nakuru, have hinted at possible fare hikes, citing the unsustainable cost of operations. Meanwhile, consumer advocacy groups have urged the government to consider subsidies or tax relief on fuel imports to cushion low-income households.
This marks the second significant jump in fuel prices within three months and is likely to influence inflation figures for July and August.
What’s Driving the Price Hike?
- Rising global oil prices
- Weakening of the Kenyan shilling against the U.S. dollar
- Increased import and freight charges
- Ongoing geopolitical tensions in major oil-producing regions
What It Means for You
- Higher fares for public transport users
- Increased food and commodity prices due to higher logistics costs
- More expensive kerosene for low-income households relying on it for cooking and lighting
In Summary:
| Fuel Type | Nairobi (Ksh/L) | Kisumu (Ksh/L) |
|---|---|---|
| Super Petrol | 186.31 | 186.15 |
| Diesel | 171.58 | 171.78 |
| Kerosene | 156.58 | 156.83 |
Kenyans are now waiting to see how this price adjustment will be reflected in their daily expenses, even as calls grow louder for long-term interventions to stabilize fuel prices.
