EPRA Announces New Fuel Prices with Slight Relief for Kenyans
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in fuel prices across the country, offering some relief to Kenyan households and businesses that have been struggling with the high cost of living.
The new fuel prices will take effect from 15th January to 14th February 2026, covering a 30-day review period.
In its latest monthly fuel price review, EPRA lowered the maximum pump prices of Super Petrol, Automotive Diesel, and Kerosene by an average of about KSh2 per litre. The regulator said the adjustment is aimed at easing pressure on consumers amid ongoing economic challenges.
According to EPRA’s statement, the price of Super Petrol has been reduced by KSh2.00 per litre, while Diesel and Kerosene have each gone down by KSh1.00 per litre.
As a result of these changes, motorists and consumers in Nairobi will now pay KSh182.52 for a litre of Super Petrol, KSh170.47 for Diesel, and KSh153.78 for Kerosene. These prices took effect at midnight and will remain in force for the next 30 days.
For the past three months, fuel prices in Nairobi had remained unchanged, with Super Petrol retailing at KSh184.52, Diesel at KSh171.47, and Kerosene at KSh154.78 per litre. The new review therefore marks a modest but welcome break from the recent trend of steady or rising prices.
Other major towns have also seen changes in pump prices. Mombasa, which continues to enjoy some of the lowest fuel prices in the country due to its proximity to the port, will now sell Super Petrol at KSh179.24, Diesel at KSh167.19, and Kerosene at KSh150.49 per litre.
In contrast, fuel prices remain higher in parts of western Kenya. Kisumu recorded some of the highest rates among major towns, with Super Petrol selling at KSh190.88, Diesel at KSh178.83, and Kerosene at KSh162.13 per litre. These higher prices are largely linked to transport and distribution costs.
In the Rift Valley region, motorists in Nakuru will pay KSh181.56 for petrol, KSh169.87 for diesel, and KSh153.21 for kerosene.
Meanwhile, Eldoret, located in the north-western part of the country, will see pump prices of KSh182.38 for petrol, KSh170.68 for diesel, and KSh154.03 for kerosene.
EPRA attributed the fuel price reduction mainly to the improved performance of the Kenyan Shilling against the US Dollar. In recent months, the local currency has shown notable stability and strength, trading at around KSh128 to the dollar, compared to about KSh132 in the previous quarter.
This appreciation of roughly 3 per cent has helped lower the cost of importing petroleum products, which are purchased using US dollars.
The regulator further explained that the latest price review showed a decline in the average landing cost of imported fuel during the review period.
This drop played a key role in the reduction of pump prices. For instance, the landed cost of Super Petrol fell from about KSh73,800 per cubic metre in the previous pricing cycle to approximately KSh71,500 per cubic metre in January 2026. Diesel and kerosene also recorded slight decreases in their landing costs.
EPRA noted that landed costs include several components, such as the Free on Board (FOB) price, ocean freight charges, and insurance costs, all of which influence the final price paid by consumers at the pump.
The fuel price cut has been welcomed by many Kenyans, especially households and businesses that rely heavily on fuel for daily operations.
Lower fuel prices are expected to slightly reduce transport costs, which could, in turn, help ease pressure on the prices of food and other essential goods that depend on road transport.
However, some economists have cautioned that the reduction of KSh1 to KSh2 per litre, while positive, may not have a major impact on overall inflation. This is largely because fuel prices have risen significantly over the past year, and the current cut only offsets a small portion of those increases.
EPRA has reassured the public that it will continue to closely monitor both international oil market trends and local economic conditions.
The regulator said future fuel prices will be adjusted accordingly to ensure they reflect prevailing market realities and protect consumers as much as possible.
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