The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has revised fuel prices following intense public pressure and nationwide protests by matatu operators over rising fuel costs.
In the latest review released on May 19, 2026, EPRA reduced diesel prices by KSh10.06 per litre while keeping petrol prices unchanged. However, the regulator sharply increased kerosene prices by KSh 38.60 per litre, a move aimed at reducing the large price gap between diesel and kerosene.
Under the new prices, motorists in Nairobi will pay KSh 214.25 for super petrol, KSh 222.86 for diesel, and KSh 191.38 for kerosene until June 14.
EPRA said the adjustment followed concerns raised by transport operators and industry stakeholders over the possibility of fuel adulteration caused by the huge difference between diesel and kerosene prices.
The review came after widespread protests erupted across Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, and several other counties on Monday. Demonstrators blocked roads with stones and burning tyres, paralysing transport and forcing thousands of commuters to walk to work.
Matatu operators, boda boda riders and truck drivers blamed the government for raising the prices of fuel without consulting stakeholders. The protests intensified after EPRA’s earlier review increased diesel prices by more than KSh46 per litre, triggering outrage across the country.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi later confirmed that the government was considering using funds from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) to stabilise fuel prices in the coming months.
“We will look at the subsidy kitty available and also review taxes and government spending to cushion Kenyans,” Mbadi said during an interview with NTV.
The government also held talks with Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi and Transport CS Davis Chirchir alongside matatu owners in an attempt to end the strike.
Despite the diesel reduction, matatu operators rejected the changes, arguing that the new prices remain too high to sustain transport operations. Leaders from the Association of Matatu Transport Owners said protests and the transport strike would continue until the government significantly lowers fuel prices.
