Motorists and households in Kenya are facing significant fuel price hikes announced by the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for the period of April 15 to May 14, 2026.

• Super Petrol will increase by KSh28.69 per litre, and Diesel by KSh40.30 per litre.
• The price surges are attributed to rising global oil prices, impacting Kenya's imported fuel costs.
• Government interventions include a reduction in VAT on petroleum products and the use of the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) to cushion consumers, though these measures were outweighed by international market pressures.

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused the Kenyan government of misleading the public regarding public borrowing by not including proceeds from securitisation in the national debt.

• Nyoro insists that funds raised through securitisation, such as from the Fuel Levy and Railway Development Levy, must be declared as part of the national debt.
• The MP cited concerns echoed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank regarding the treatment of these funds.
• He criticised the National Treasury's argument that such financing mechanisms aren't conventional debt and called the government's trip to Washington a waste of public funds.

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is demanding a reduction in fuel prices, stating that Kenya has a 50 percent opportunity to lower costs through domestic policy choices, not just external factors. This call comes as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) prepares to announce new prices amid rising global tensions.

• Approximately 50 percent of fuel prices in Kenya are comprised of domestic taxes and levies.
• Ndindi Nyoro, the Member of Parliament for Kiharu, urged immediate fiscal intervention.
• The call for lower prices is occurring against a backdrop of investigations into alleged manipulation of petroleum data and irregular procurement by senior officials in the energy sector.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced an increase in the maximum pump prices for Super Petrol and Diesel for the April 15 to May 14, 2026 cycle.

• Super Petrol prices will rise by Ksh28.69 per litre and Diesel by Ksh40.30 per litre.
• The Government is implementing a reduced VAT rate of 13% (down from 16%) and utilizing Ksh6.2 Billion from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund to stabilize prices.
• The landed cost of imported Super Petrol decreased by 41.53%, while Diesel decreased by 68.72%, though the cost of Kerosene increased by 105.15%.

The Kenyan government has reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel and will utilize funds from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) to cushion consumers from rising global oil prices.

• VAT on Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene cut from 16% to 13%.
• Sh6.2 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund will be used to stabilize prices for the period April 15 to May 14, 2026.
• The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) implemented the measures amid significant increases in the landed cost of imported petroleum products.

The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has advised transporters nationwide to increase their prices following a significant surge in fuel costs.

• Diesel now retails at Sh206.84 per litre and Super Petrol at Sh206.97 per litre.
• The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) is urging operators to revise their pricing structures.
• This move is expected to lead to higher transport charges across the country, potentially impacting the cost of goods and services.

Matatu operators across Kenya have announced an immediate increase in fares following a significant hike in diesel prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

• Diesel prices have increased by Ksh40.30 per litre, now retailing at Ksh206.84.
• The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) and the Matatu Owners Association are advising members to adjust fares, citing a ~13-14% rise in operating costs.
• The fare adjustments will take effect from April 15, 2026, impacting public transport users.