EPRA has raised petrol by Ksh12.93, diesel by Ksh9.90 and kerosene by Ksh28.49 per litre, citing the end of the fuel subsidy and the impact of the Middle East war on global oil prices.
Kenyan motorists are set to dig deeper into their pockets after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a steep increase in fuel prices, driven by global pressure linked to the conflict in the Middle East and the government's decision to halt the fuel subsidy.
The New Prices
Under the latest review, petrol goes up by Ksh12.93 per litre, diesel by Ksh9.90, and kerosene by Ksh28.49.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol will now retail at Ksh226.96 per litre, diesel at Ksh227.76, and kerosene at Ksh219.87. In Mombasa, motorists will pay Ksh223.81 for petrol, Ksh224.61 for diesel, and Ksh216.71 for kerosene.
Why Prices Are Rising
EPRA says the increase is informed by several factors, including the decision to stop the fuel subsidy that has been in effect since the April pump cycle. The authority says it is deliberately holding back stabilisation funds this cycle.
"We will not introduce the stabilisation for this pricing cycle so that the amounts being saved today can be utilised in the future if the prices were to go burst," the EPRA Director General said.
EPRA Director General Engineer Edward Mwirigi Kinyua also pointed to market demand and developments in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as major drivers of the higher pump prices. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, October 14, he described September as the worst month since the war broke out.
"September has been the worst month ever since this war broke out. Super petrol has reached USD 1,300 per metric tonne from the initial USD $600 per metric tonne," Kinyua said.
Earlier this week, crude oil prices climbed to a high of USD 106 per barrel, although they have since eased.
Kerosene, which had been largely cushioned for much of 2026, saw the sharpest increase. EPRA says the move is aimed at curbing fuel adulteration, a practice that thrives when kerosene is significantly cheaper than other motor fuels.
"We are aware of the issue of adulteration of fuel prices, which might have a devastating impact, especially in the matatu sector. That is why we have decided to bring the price of kerosene to other motor fuels," Kinyua added.
The new prices come as the government keeps VAT on fuel products at 8 per cent. On Wednesday, MPs also passed the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 65 of 2026), extending the cushion until January 14.