The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Wednesday announced revised fuel prices for the April–May cycle, indicating a reduction in pump prices across the country following a cut in Value Added Tax (VAT).
“We have recalculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products, which will be in force from April 16, 2026, to May 14, 2026,” EPRA said in a statement.
Under the latest review, the price of super petrol decreased by Sh9.37 per litre, while diesel dropped by Sh10.21 per litre. The price of kerosene remained unchanged.
In Nairobi, motorists will now pay Sh197.60 per litre of super petrol, Sh196.63 for diesel and Sh152.78 for kerosene, down from the previous cycle.
In Mombasa, pump prices will stand at Sh194.32 for super petrol, Sh193.35 for diesel and Sh149.49 for kerosene, maintaining relatively lower rates compared to inland towns due to proximity to the port.
In Kisumu, petrol will retail at Sh197.48 per litre, diesel at Sh196.85 and kerosene at Sh153.03, reflecting the revised pricing structure.
In Nakuru, super petrol will retail at Sh196.66 per litre, while diesel and kerosene will sell at Sh196.04 and Sh152.21 respectively.
In Eldoret, motorists will pay Sh197.48 for petrol, Sh196.86 for diesel and Sh153.03 for kerosene per litre.
In central Kenya, Nyeri residents will pay Sh199.61 per litre of petrol, Sh198.64 for diesel and Sh154.78 for kerosene, while in Embu, petrol will retail at Sh199.13, diesel at Sh198.17 and kerosene at Sh154.31.
In eastern Kenya, motorists in Kitui will pay Sh199.87 per litre of petrol, Sh198.91 for diesel and Sh155.05 for kerosene, while in Mwingi, prices rise to Sh200.55 for petrol, Sh199.58 for diesel and Sh155.72 for kerosene.
In northern and remote areas, fuel prices remain among the highest in the country due to transport logistics.
In Mandera, petrol will retail at Sh219.78 per litre, diesel at Sh218.81 and kerosene at Sh174.96, while in Moyale, motorists will pay Sh213.54 for petrol, Sh212.57 for diesel and Sh168.72 for kerosene.
Similarly, in Lamu, petrol will retail at Sh199.65 per litre, diesel at Sh198.70 and kerosene at Sh154.84, while in Hola, motorists will pay Sh200.14 for petrol, Sh199.18 for diesel and Sh155.33 for kerosene.
“The prices are inclusive of the Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the VAT Act, the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and the revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation,” EPRA said.
The regulator noted that VAT on petroleum products has been reduced from 13 per cent to 8 per cent in a bid to cushion consumers following a sharp increase in global oil prices.
The latest adjustment follows Tuesday’s steep rise in pump prices, which had pushed fuel costs above the Sh200 mark in most towns.
EPRA noted that Kenya imports all its petroleum products in refined form, with prices determined by international market benchmarks and the prevailing exchange rate of the shilling against the US dollar.
“Further, the trade of petroleum products in the international markets is denominated in United States dollars (USD), and an exchange rate is applied to convert the USD to shillings during the computation of local pump prices,” the Authority said.
According to EPRA, the petroleum pricing regulations are designed to cap retail prices while ensuring that importation and other prudently incurred costs are recovered.
“EPRA wishes to assure the public of its continued commitment to the observance of fair competition and the protection of the interests of both consumers and investors in the energy and petroleum sectors.”
