The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a marginal reduction in fuel prices, lowering the cost of Super Petrol and Kerosene by Ksh.1.00 per litre. Diesel prices, however, will remain unchanged.
In a statement issued on Thursday, EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo said the revised prices will be in effect from August 14, 2025, to September 14, 2025. The changes follow a review of the average landed cost of imported petroleum products between June and July.
In Nairobi, motorists will now pay Ksh.185.31 for a litre of Super Petrol, Ksh.171.58 for Diesel, and Ksh.155.58 for Kerosene. This is down from last month’s rates of Ksh.186.31 for petrol, Ksh.171.58 for diesel, and Ksh.156.58 for kerosene.
In Mombasa, pump prices will be slightly lower, with Super Petrol retailing at Ksh.182.03, Diesel at Ksh.168.30, and Kerosene at Ksh.152.29. In Kisumu, the new rates will be Ksh.185.16 for petrol, Ksh.171.78 for diesel, and Ksh.155.83 for kerosene.
EPRA attributed the slight price change to fluctuations in the international market. The average landed cost of Super Petrol decreased by 0.73 per cent, dropping from US$628.30 to US$623.71 per cubic metre. In contrast, Diesel rose by 3.08 per cent, from US$616.59 to US$638.58, while Kerosene increased by 3.20 per cent, from US$608.54 to US$628.02 per cubic metre.
The pricing also factors in the 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT), as stipulated by 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.
While the Ksh.1 reduction offers slight relief to consumers grappling with high living costs, industry observers note that diesel’s unchanged price may continue to exert pressure on transportation, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors, which heavily rely on the fuel.
Fuel prices in Kenya are reviewed monthly to reflect changes in global oil prices, shipping costs, and the exchange rate. As the country braces for the next review in September, market watchers will be keen to see whether the downward trend for petrol will continue or be offset by rising diesel and kerosene import costs.
