Motorists across Kenya will pay significantly more for fuel over the next month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced sharp increases in the prices of Super Petrol and Diesel.
In its latest monthly review released on Thursday, EPRA said the new prices will take effect from May 15 to June 14, 2026, in line with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022.
Under the revised prices, Super Petrol will increase by KSh16.65 per litre while Diesel will rise by KSh46.29 per litre. The price of Kerosene will remain unchanged during the review period.
In Nairobi, motorists will now pay KSh214.25 per litre of Super Petrol, KSh242.92 per litre of Diesel and KSh152.78 per litre of Kerosene effective midnight.
EPRA said the prices include Value Added Tax in line with the VAT Act 2013, Legal Notice No.70 of April 15, 2026, the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation.
Despite the steep increase, the government said it will cushion consumers through the Petroleum Development Levy Fund by using approximately KSh5 billion to subsidise Diesel and Kerosene prices.
The latest review is expected to pile pressure on households and businesses already grappling with the high cost of living, with Diesel prices likely to affect transportation and production costs across multiple sectors of the economy.
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