The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a Ksh 5.00 per litre reduction in the maximum retail price of diesel, while keeping the prices of Super Petrol and Kerosene unchanged for the next one month.
In a press release dated August 14, 2026, EPRA said the new prices will be in effect from August 15, 2026 to September 14, 2026.
According to the regulator, the price of diesel decreased due to a drop in the average landed cost, while Super Petrol and Kerosene remained unchanged following additional Government Stabilization Support Measures of Ksh 938 million.
“The maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Diesel decreases by KShs.5.00/litre while the price of Super Petrol and Kerosene remain unchanged due to additional Government Stabilization Support Measures of KShs.938 Million,” EPRA stated.
Landed cost of oil products in August 2026
EPRA attributed the changes to movements in international prices and the exchange rate.
It said the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol increased by 6.99% from US$836.92 per cubic metre in June 2026 to US$948.92 in July 2026 while Diesel decreased by 13.08% from US$984.37 to US$855.59 per cubic metre.
Kerosene decreased by 11.01% from US$1028.17 to US$915.01 per cubic metre.
The regulator noted that Kenya imports all petroleum products in refined form and that international prices are denominated in US Dollars. The USD to KShs exchange rate stood at 129.74 in July 2026, compared to 129.72 in June 2026.
The announced prices, EPRA said, are inclusive of 8% VAT, excise duty adjusted for inflation, and other taxes in line with the Finance Act 2023 and Legal Notice No. 128 of 14th July 2026.
“The purpose of the Petroleum Pricing Regulations is to cap the retail prices of petroleum products which are already in the country so that importation and other prudently incurred costs are recovered while ensuring reasonable prices to consumers,” EPRA explained.
EPRA acting Director General Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Oketch said the Authority remains committed to “the observance of fair competition and protection of the interests of both consumers and investors in the energy and petroleum sectors.”
