EPRA announces increase in fuel prices | October 2026

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Posted 2026-10-14 17:58:30

By Makena Laban |

Fuel prices increased.

Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Edward Kinyua flanked by Director, Economic Regulation and Planning John Mutua(left) and acting director for mid and downstream petroleum Stella Opaka during the announcement of increase in fuel prices.

Super Petrol has been increased by Sh12.93 to Retail at Sh226.96; Diesel by Sh9.90 to Retail at Sh227.76 and Kerosene Sh28.49 to Retail at Sh219.87.

Kenyans will pay more for fuel from October 15, after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) increased the prices of Super Petrol by Sh.12.93 per litre and diesel by Sh.9.90, while kerosene recorded a steeper rise of Sh.28.49.

According to EPRA the new prices were calculated based on the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products during the review period. The prices include Value Added Tax (VAT) at 8 per cent.

In Nairobi, Super Petrol will retail at Sh.226.96 per litre, diesel at Sh.227.76 and kerosene at Sh.219.87 until November 14, 2026.

In Mombasa, Super Petrol will retail at Sh.223.81 per litre, diesel at Sh.224.61 and kerosene at Sh.216.71.

EPRA attributed the increase to higher international costs, with the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol rising by 11.81 per cent from 874.26 US dollars per cubic metre in August to 977.55 US dollars in September.

The latest review reverses the previous month's decision to retain pump prices, when Super Petrol in Nairobi was selling at Sh.214.03 per litre, diesel at Sh.217.86 and kerosene at Sh.191.38.

Kenya imports all its petroleum requirements in refined form, with domestic pump prices influenced by international market benchmarks and the prevailing exchange rate.

The regulator said its pricing framework is intended to ensure importation and other prudently incurred costs are recovered while keeping prices reasonable for consumers.