Motorists across Kenya are set to dig deeper into their pockets after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a fresh increase in fuel prices for the period between May 15 and June 14, 2026.
In the latest monthly pricing review released on Thursday, EPRA raised the price of Super Petrol by Ksh.16.65 per litre and Diesel by Ksh.46.29 per litre, while the price of Kerosene remained unchanged.
The new prices, which took effect at midnight, will see consumers in Nairobi pay Ksh.214.25 for Super Petrol, Ksh.242.92 for Diesel and Ksh.152.78 for Kerosene over the next 30 days.
In Mombasa, Super Petrol will retail at Ksh.211.09 per litre, Diesel at Ksh.239.64, while Kerosene will cost Ksh.149.49 per litre. In Nakuru, motorists will pay Ksh.213.15 for Petrol, Ksh.242.33 for Diesel and Ksh.152.21 for Kerosene.
According to EPRA, the latest adjustments were driven by rising international petroleum prices, exchange rate fluctuations and statutory tax requirements under the Value Added Tax (VAT) framework.
In a statement, the regulator noted that the prices include VAT in line with the VAT Act, 2013, Legal Notice No. 70 dated April 15, 2026, the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation.
“The Authority has calculated the prices basis 8% VAT on petroleum products pursuant to Legal Notice No.70 dated 15th April 2026,” EPRA stated.
The regulator further revealed that the government will cushion consumers through the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund by utilizing approximately Ksh.5 billion to subsidize Diesel and Kerosene prices.
Despite the subsidy intervention, the latest review is expected to pile more pressure on households and businesses already struggling with the high cost of living.
The increase follows another controversial review in April where EPRA raised the price of Super Petrol and Diesel by Ksh.28.69 and Ksh.40.30 per litre respectively, sparking public outrage across the country.
At the time, the regulator blamed the sharp rise on increased landed costs caused by volatility in global oil markets and the weakening of the Kenyan shilling.
Although the government later reduced fuel prices by Ksh.9.37 for Petrol and Ksh.10.21 for Diesel in a bid to ease pressure on consumers, the latest adjustment has once again pushed pump prices to record levels in several towns across the country.
The continued rise in fuel prices is likely to trigger higher transport costs and increased prices of basic commodities, with Kenyans now bracing for tougher economic times in the weeks ahead.
