April 15, 2026 — The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has increased the prices of petrol and diesel for the April to May 2026 cycle, ending weeks of anticipation and dealing a blow to consumers.
In its latest fuel review released on Tuesday, April 14, EPRA raised the maximum pump price of Super Petrol by KSh 28.69 per litre and Diesel by KSh 40.30 per litre, while kerosene prices remained unchanged.
Following the revision, Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will retail at KSh 206.97, KSh 206.84, and KSh 152.78 per litre, respectively. The new prices take effect at midnight and will remain in force from April 15 to May 14, 2026.
EPRA stated that the adjustments were influenced by rising global fuel costs, with the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol increasing by 41.53 per cent, from KSh 75,266.82 to KSh 106,526.39 per cubic metre between December and January.
Diesel recorded an even sharper rise, increasing by 68.72 per cent to KSh 138,764.76 per cubic metre, while kerosene surged by 105.15 per cent over the same period.
Despite the increase, the regulator noted that the government had reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products from 16 per cent to 13 per cent in a bid to cushion consumers. Additionally, about KSh 6.2 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) will be used to stabilise pump prices.
EPRA also clarified that Super Petrol delivered by One Petroleum through the MT Paloma vessel was not included in the price computation, in line with an earlier government directive.
Regionally, motorists in Mombasa will face some of the highest prices, with Super Petrol retailing at KSh 203.69 per litre, Diesel at KSh 203.56, and Kerosene at KSh 149.49.
In Nakuru and Kisumu, Super Petrol will retail at KSh 206.03 and KSh 206.85 respectively, while Diesel will cost KSh 206.25 and KSh 207.06 in the two cities over the next 30 days.
The increase comes despite earlier assurances from the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum that the country had sufficient fuel stocks, raising expectations of stable or lower prices.
Instead, the latest review is expected to increase the cost of living, with higher transport costs likely to push up the prices of goods and services across the country.