EPRA Announces New Fuel Prices as Kenyans Get Relief at the Pump
Kenyans have received some welcome news after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in fuel prices, offering relief to motorists and households struggling with the high cost of living. The announcement was made on Saturday, February 14, following the regulator’s latest monthly fuel price review.
In the new pricing schedule, the regulator reduced the price of Super Petrol by Ksh4.24 per litre, Diesel by Ksh3.93, and Kerosene by Ksh1.00. Following these adjustments, Super Petrol will now retail at Ksh178.28 per litre, Diesel at Ksh166.54, and Kerosene at Ksh152.78 in Nairobi. The revised prices officially took effect on February 15 and will remain in force until March 14, when the next review is expected.
EPRA explained that the prices announced already include the 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT), as required under the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024. The authority noted that fuel pricing in Kenya is influenced by several factors, including international oil prices, the cost of importing refined petroleum products, and fluctuations in exchange rates between the Kenyan shilling and the United States dollar.
According to the regulator, the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol dropped by 2.69 per cent, falling from Ksh76,288.03 per cubic metre recorded in December to Ksh74,239.91 in January 2026. Diesel recorded a more significant reduction, with the landed cost declining by 6.37 per cent from Ksh80,733.36 to Ksh75,587.29 per cubic metre during the same period. Kerosene also saw a slight decrease of 1.44 per cent, dropping from Ksh78,260.16 to Ksh77,135.62 per cubic metre.
EPRA further clarified that Kenya imports all its petroleum products in refined form, meaning local fuel prices are heavily influenced by global market trends. Since petroleum products are traded internationally using the US dollar, exchange rate changes also play a key role in determining final pump prices after conversion into Kenyan shillings.
Motorists in Mombasa will continue to enjoy some of the lowest fuel prices in the country. In the coastal city, Super Petrol will retail at Ksh175.00 per litre, Diesel at Ksh163.26, and Kerosene at Ksh149.49. The relatively lower prices in Mombasa and surrounding coastal regions are largely attributed to the city’s role as the main entry point for imported fuel, which reduces transportation and distribution costs.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol will sell at Ksh178.28 per litre, Diesel at Ksh166.54, and Kerosene at Ksh152.78. Meanwhile, motorists in Nakuru will pay Ksh177.34 for Super Petrol, Ksh165.95 for Diesel, and Ksh152.21 for Kerosene. In Eldoret, the new prices place Super Petrol at Ksh178.15, Diesel at Ksh166.77, and Kerosene at Ksh153.03, reflecting a noticeable drop compared to previous rates.
The latest price reduction has come as a relief to many Kenyans who had feared a possible increase in fuel costs following earlier reports suggesting that new charges could be introduced in the sector. For many households and businesses, lower fuel prices are expected to ease transport expenses and potentially slow down the rising cost of goods and services.
This marks the second consecutive fuel price reduction since the start of the year. The latest adjustment follows a previous cut in the January-to-February pricing cycle, when EPRA reduced fuel prices by about Ksh2.00 per litre.
The continued drop in prices is likely to be closely monitored by Kenyans hoping for further reductions in the coming months as global oil prices and exchange rates continue to fluctuate.
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