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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a Sh5 reduction in the price of diesel per litre, while the prices of super petrol and kerosene will remain unchanged for the period running from August 15 to September 14, 2026.
In its latest monthly review released on Friday, EPRA said the adjustment was made in accordance with the Petroleum Act, 2019, and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, which govern the monthly fuel pricing mechanism.
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The regulator attributed the decision to additional government fuel stabilisation measures worth Sh938 million, which helped keep the prices of super petrol and kerosene unchanged.
“The maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Diesel decrease by Sh5.00/litre while the price of Super Petrol and Kerosene remain unchanged due to additional Government Stabilisation Support Measures of Sh938 Million,” EPRA said.
New Fuel Prices in Nairobi
The revised prices will take effect at midnight on August 15.
In Nairobi, motorists will pay:
- Super Petrol: Sh214.03 per litre
- Diesel: Sh217.86 per litre
- Kerosene: Sh191.38 per litre
EPRA noted that the announced prices include Value Added Tax (VAT), as required under the applicable tax laws and regulations.
Diesel Import Costs Fall
The reduction in diesel prices comes as the cost of importing the fuel declined significantly during the review period.
EPRA reported that the average landed cost of diesel dropped by 13.08 per cent, from US$984.37 per cubic metre in June 2026 to US$855.59 per cubic metre in July.
Kerosene also recorded a decline in its import cost, with the average landed cost falling by 11.01 per cent, from US$1,028.17 to US$915.01 per cubic metre.
Super petrol, however, moved in the opposite direction. Its average landed cost increased by 6.99 per cent, rising from US$836.92 per cubic metre in June to US$948.92 per cubic metre in July.
Despite the increase in the cost of importing petrol, the government stabilisation measures enabled EPRA to maintain the existing pump price.
Prices to Remain in Force Until September 14
The new fuel prices will remain applicable until September 14, 2026, when EPRA is expected to conduct its next monthly review.
The regulator reviews petroleum prices every month by considering factors such as international oil prices, the cost of imported fuel, exchange rates, taxes and government interventions before determining the maximum retail prices applicable across the country.
For motorists, the Sh5 reduction offers some relief at a time when fuel costs continue to influence transport, food prices and the wider cost of living.
