Motorists and transport operators face higher costs after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a sharp increase in the maximum retail prices of petroleum products for the cycle running from 15th May to 14th June 2026.
In the latest monthly review, the maximum allowed pump price for Super Petrol will rise by KShs 16.65 per litre, while Diesel will go up by KShs 46.29 per litre. The price of Kerosene remains unchanged.
In Nairobi, the new prices effective from midnight are:
- Super Petrol: KShs 214.25 per litre
- Diesel: KShs 242.92 per litre
- Kerosene: KShs 152.78 per litre
EPRA said the adjustments were calculated “in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022.”
The prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax under the VAT Act 2013, and reflect provisions in Legal Notice No. 70 of 15th April 2026, the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation under Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.
To cushion consumers from the full impact, the government will spend approximately KShs 5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund to subsidize Diesel and Kerosene prices in this cycle.
The review covers the next 30 days, with the next pricing cycle expected on 15th June 2026. The increase in Diesel and Petrol is likely to push up the cost of transport and goods across the country, while the unchanged Kerosene price offers some relief to households that rely on it for lighting and cooking.
