The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in fuel prices across Kenya, offering relief to households and businesses facing high living costs.
The new prices will take effect from January 15 to February 14, 2026, following EPRA’s latest monthly fuel price review.
In a statement, the regulator said the maximum pump prices for Super Petrol, Automotive Diesel, and Kerosene have been reduced by KSh2.00, KSh1.00, and KSh1.00 per litre, respectively.
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The adjustment brings down fuel costs after three consecutive months of unchanged prices.
As a result, motorists and consumers in Nairobi will now pay KSh182.52 for 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. Previously, the three products had been retailing at KSh184.52, KSh171.47, and KSh154.78, respectively, in the capital.
Prices vary across the country, with Mombasa recording the lowest fuel rates among major towns. In the coastal city, Super Petrol is selling at KSh179.24 per litre, Diesel at KSh167.19, and Kerosene at KSh150.49.
However, motorists in the western region continue to face higher-than-average prices. In Kisumu, Super Petrol is retailing at KSh190.88, Diesel at KSh178.83, and Kerosene at KSh162.13 per litre.
In the Rift Valley, Nakuru’s prices stand at KSh181.56 for Petrol, KSh169.87 for Diesel, and KSh153.21 for Kerosene, while Eldoret will see pump prices of KSh182.38 for Petrol, KSh170.68 for Diesel, and KSh154.03 for Kerosene.
EPRA attributed the price reduction largely to the improved performance of the Kenyan Shilling against the US Dollar.
The local currency has strengthened to trade at approximately KSh128 to the dollar, compared to about KSh132 in the previous quarter.
This appreciation of nearly 3 per cent has lowered the cost of importing petroleum products, which are priced in US dollars.
According to EPRA, the latest price review shows that the average landing cost of imported fuel declined during the period under review.
The landed cost of Super Petrol dropped from about KSh73,800 per cubic metre in the previous cycle to approximately KSh71,500 per cubic metre in January 2026. Diesel and kerosene also recorded modest reductions in their respective landing costs. These costs include the Free on Board (FOB) price, ocean freight, and insurance charges.
The fuel price cut comes as welcome news for Kenyan households and businesses that have been grappling with elevated operating and transport costs.
A slight moderation in transport expenses could ease pressure on food prices and other goods that depend heavily on road transport.
However, economists caution that the reduction of up to KSh2 per litre, while positive, may have a limited impact on overall inflation due to cumulative fuel price increases recorded over the past year.
EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo said the regulator will continue to closely monitor both international oil markets and local economic conditions to ensure pump prices fairly reflect prevailing trends.
EPRA assured Kenyans that future price adjustments will be made in line with market developments.