Kenyans will enjoy a slight relief at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in fuel prices in its monthly review released on Monday.
According to EPRA, the new fuel prices, which take effect from midnight April 15 and remain in force until May 14, 2025, reflect a decrease of Ksh1.95 per litre for super petrol, Ksh2.20 for diesel, and Ksh2.40 for kerosene.
As a result, the revised pump prices in Nairobi will be as follows:
- Super Petrol – Ksh174.63
- Diesel – Ksh164.86
- Kerosene – Ksh148.99
Elsewhere, fuel prices vary slightly based on location. In Mombasa, motorists will pay Ksh171.39 for super petrol, Ksh161.62 for diesel, and Ksh145.75 for kerosene. Meanwhile, in Kisumu, the prices are set at Ksh174.67, Ksh165.24, and Ksh149.42, respectively.
EPRA attributed the drop to a decline in the average landed cost of imported petroleum products between February and March 2025. The cost of imported super petrol fell by 4.89 per cent, diesel by 6.45 per cent, and kerosene by 6.53 per cent.
“The prices are inclusive of the 16% VAT as per the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and the revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation,” EPRA stated in its press release.
The decision to lower pump prices comes amid declining global oil prices. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reported on Friday that the price of Murban crude oil dropped from Ksh9,300 (USD71.86) per barrel on April 3 to Ksh8,390 (USD64.77) by April 10. The drop reflects market concerns over U.S. tariffs and an increase in oil production among key exporting countries.
Despite a decline in international prices earlier in April, local pump prices had remained unchanged—making this latest review a welcomed adjustment for consumers.
The fuel price drop is expected to slightly ease the cost of transport and production across various sectors, even as Kenyans continue to grapple with the broader high cost of living.