The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has maintained fuel prices across Kenya for the latest pricing cycle running from July 15, 2026, to August 14, 2026, providing temporary relief to motorists, businesses and consumers.
Under the new pricing schedule, super petrol will continue retailing at Ksh214.03 per litre in Nairobi, while diesel will remain at Ksh222.86 per litre and kerosene at Ksh191.38 per litre.
“In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for super petrol, diesel and kerosene remain unchanged,” EPRA stated.
The regulator attributed the price stability to ongoing government measures aimed at cushioning consumers from fluctuations in global fuel markets.
The government had earlier extended the 8 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products for an additional three months until October 2026 as part of efforts to keep pump prices stable.
It also allocated Ksh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund to support fuel price stability during the latest review period.
EPRA noted that the average landed cost of imported super petrol declined by 21 per cent to Ksh115,070 per cubic metre in June, compared to approximately Ksh146,250 per cubic metre in May.
The landed cost of diesel also reduced by 19.8 per cent to Ksh127,700 per cubic metre, down from about Ksh143,800 per cubic metre in the previous month.
Similarly, kerosene import costs dropped by 11.7 per cent to Ksh133,370 per cubic metre from approximately Ksh150,990 per cubic metre recorded in May.
The regulator added that the average exchange rate applied in the latest pricing review stood at Ksh129.72 against the US dollar, remaining relatively stable compared to previous months.
Outside Nairobi, motorists in Mombasa will continue paying Ksh210.87 per litre for super petrol, Ksh219.58 for diesel and Ksh188.09 for kerosene.
In Nakuru, the prices will remain at Ksh212.92 for petrol, Ksh222.27 for diesel and Ksh190.81 for kerosene.
Consumers in Eldoret and Kisumu will continue paying Ksh213.69 per litre for super petrol, Ksh223.09 for diesel and Ksh191.63 for kerosene.
Motorists in Kakamega will also pay Ksh213.69 for petrol, Ksh223.09 for diesel and Ksh191.63 for kerosene, while those in Kericho will pay Ksh213.67, Ksh223.05 and Ksh191.59 respectively.
The decision to maintain fuel prices is expected to ease pressure on public transport operators, manufacturers and households that rely heavily on petroleum products.
The new prices took effect at midnight on July 15, 2026, and will remain in place until August 14, when EPRA conducts its next monthly fuel price review.