Kenyans will face higher fuel costs at the pump following a significant price increase announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) in its latest monthly review.
In a statement released on Monday, EPRA confirmed that the prices of Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene have been adjusted upward by Sh8.99, Sh8.67, and Sh9.65 per litre, respectively.
As a result, the new pump prices in Nairobi will be:
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Super Petrol: Sh186.31 per litre
Diesel: Sh171.58 per litre
Kerosene: Sh156.58 per litre
These revised prices will be in effect from July 15 to August 14, 2025.
“The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has calculated the maximum wholesale and retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th July 2025 to 14th August 2025,” the statement reads in part.
In Mombasa, the maximum pump prices have been capped at Sh183.02 for petrol, Sh168.30 for diesel, and Sh153.29 for kerosene.
Rising Import Costs Drive Price Surge
EPRA attributed the sharp increase in local fuel prices to the rising cost of importing refined petroleum products.
The average landed cost of Super Petrol rose by 6.45%, from Sh76,436 per cubic metre in May to Sh81,169 in June.
Diesel saw a 6.27% increase, from Sh75,139 to Sh79,656 per cubic metre.
Kerosene prices climbed 6.95%, from Sh73,685 to Sh75,805 per cubic metre.
This marks one of the sharpest upward adjustments in recent months, after a period where EPRA had been reducing prices marginally or keeping them relatively stable.
The new prices are expected to further strain household budgets and could trigger a rise in the cost of transport and basic goods, sparking public concern at a time when the cost of living is already high.
EPRA emphasized that local fuel pricing is influenced by international market dynamics, including global crude oil prices and currency exchange rates, given that Kenya imports all its petroleum products.