Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced revised fuel prices that will apply from May 15 to June 14, 2026.
In its monthly pricing review released on Thursday, May 14, the regulator confirmed an increase in pump prices for Super Petrol and Diesel, while Kerosene prices will remain unchanged.
According to EPRA, Super Petrol and Diesel prices have gone up by KSh16.65 and KSh46.29 per litre respectively.
“As per the current review, the maximum pump prices for Super Petrol and Diesel have increased by KSh16.65 per litre and KSh46.29 per litre respectively, while Kerosene remains unchanged,” the authority stated.
Motorists in Nairobi will now pay KSh214.25 for a litre of Super Petrol, KSh242.92 for Diesel and KSh152.78 for Kerosene, with the new rates taking effect at midnight and remaining in force for 30 days.
EPRA noted that the prices include VAT as stipulated under the VAT Act 2013, alongside provisions contained in Legal Notice No. 70 of April 15, 2026, the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation under Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.
“In line with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, the Authority has computed the maximum wholesale and retail petroleum prices applicable from May 15, 2026 to June 14, 2026,” EPRA stated.
Global Oil Prices Decline
Earlier this month, the Central Bank of Kenya indicated that international oil prices had dropped amid concerns over weaker global demand and improving supply levels.
In its weekly bulletin dated May 7, the CBK said Murban crude prices fell to USD 89.13 per barrel from USD 100.21 recorded on April 30.
Government Releases KSh6 Billion Fuel Subsidy
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy confirmed on May 13 that more than KSh6 billion had been disbursed to oil marketers to support last month’s fuel price stabilisation programme.
EPRA submitted a detailed allocation plan to the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum outlining how the subsidy funds would be shared among oil marketers and importers operating under the Government-to-Government fuel import arrangement.
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The regulator disclosed that during the April 15 to May 14 cycle, Super Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Kerosene were subsidised by KSh4.68, KSh23.92 and KSh96.56 per litre respectively.
EPRA Acting Director General Joseph Oketch said the government would pay KSh951.3 million for Super Petrol subsidies, KSh4.87 billion for Diesel and KSh199.7 million for Kerosene.
April Fuel Prices Revised After VAT Cut
In April, EPRA revised fuel prices barely a day after announcing a steep increase that had pushed pump prices higher by up to KSh40 per litre.
Following a directive from the National Treasury reducing VAT on petroleum products from 13 per cent to 8 per cent, petrol and diesel prices were adjusted downward by KSh9.37 and KSh10.21 respectively.
The revised prices saw petrol retail at KSh197.60 and diesel at KSh196.63 in Nairobi, while kerosene remained unchanged at KSh152.78 per litre.
Before the VAT intervention, EPRA had attributed the sharp increases to rising landed fuel costs caused by volatility in global oil markets and pressure from a weakening Kenyan shilling.
