The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the maximum retail prices for petroleum products, effective from Saturday, November 15, 2025, to Sunday, December 14, 2025. Kenyans will continue paying KSh 184.52 for a litre of petrol in Nairobi. The regulator stated in a statement on Friday, November 14, 2025, that the capped pump prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene will not change throughout the review period. What were the landing costs for petrol, diesel and kerosene? According to EPRA, the average landing cost of imported super petrol dropped by 0.18%, from US$620.24 (about KSh 81,000) per cubic meter in September 2025 to US$619.14 (roughly KSh 80,023) per cubic meter in October 2025. READ ALSO 20 Best Stocks as Kenya’s market adds over KSh 1 trillion to investors’ wealth in 2025
On the other hand, diesel saw a 1.81% increase, going from US$623.75 (about KSh 80,619) to US$635.05 (approximately KSh 82,138) per cubic meter. Over the same period, the landed cost of kerosene increased by 0.71%, from US$627.72 (about KSh 80,023) to US$632.16 (roughly KSh 81,706) per cubic meter. According to the authority, the announcement is in line with its mission under Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, which guarantees uniformity and transparency in fuel pricing across the country, and it reflects variations in the price of fuel globally. “In Nairobi, super petrol, diesel, and kerosene now retail at KSh 184.52, KSh 171.47 and KSh 154.78, effective midnight for the next 30 days,” EPRA stated. What are the global fuel prices? The Central Bank of Kenya reported that international fuel costs had declined globally. This was due to a build-up of oil inventories and weak oil demand amid elevated geopolitical risks associated with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“Murban oil price decreased marginally to US$65.03 (KSh 8,400) per barrel on Thursday, November 13, from US$65.32 (KSh 8,440) per barrel on Thursday, November 6. The Central Bank of Kenya noted that fuel prices had declined globally. How did Kenyans react to fuel prices? Robert Kemboi: “We expected a reduction since global prices have declined in the last three months. So I expect a tough festive season,” Kemboi, a boda boda operator in Kapsabet told TUKO.co.ke. Humphrey Mwangi: “The prices have remained unchanged for a long time. I am suspecting something fishy.” Mbonge Martin: “Wasting of ink.” Derek Li: “Why do you raise fuel prices by KSh 20, and then reduce by cents?” GK Ngigi: “Continue exploiting Kenyans.” Dannie Anderson: “We are not fools, 2027 is not far away.” Jimmie Kamari: “Useless.” Juma Wataka: “Government projects will never satisfy the common mwananchi. They are here to protect rich people.”
By Japhet Ruto
