Motorists and households in Kenya are facing significant fuel price hikes, with Super Petrol and Diesel prices set to rise substantially. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced the increases, which take effect from April 15 to May 14, 2026.

• Super Petrol will increase by KSh28.69 per litre, and Diesel by KSh40.30 per litre.
• The price changes are attributed by EPRA to escalating global oil prices and a weakening Kenya Shilling against the US dollar.
• Despite government interventions like a reduced VAT on petroleum products and drawing from the Petroleum Development Levy, the impact of international market trends has resulted in higher pump prices.

Kenya's cost of living has significantly increased due to a sharp rise in global oil prices, impacting food, rent, and essential services.

• The price of Brent crude has surged from around $60-$70 per barrel in early 2026 to approximately $120 per barrel currently, largely driven by the Iran conflict.
• This global price hike is directly affecting Kenya, a net oil importer, with a typical one-month lag before local pump prices adjust.
• Rising logistics and freight charges, which have quadrupled in some cases, are further exacerbating the financial strain on Kenyan households.

Kenyan commuters are facing significantly higher public transport fares due to record-breaking fuel prices. This surge, driven by global oil market instability, is impacting daily travel and the cost of essential goods.

• Public transport fares have increased by up to Ksh 30 in Nairobi and Ksh 500 on long-distance routes.
• The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has adjusted local prices following a spike in Brent crude oil to over $120 per barrel.
• Transport unions and consumer groups are calling for government intervention, including fuel subsidies and a tax review on fuel.

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has strongly criticized the Kenyan government for its handling of rising fuel prices, proposing immediate measures to lower costs.

• Ndindi Nyoro proposes slashing pump prices by Ksh 27 per litre through tax reversals, levy removal, and using the Fuel Stabilization Fund.
• President William Ruto defended the administration's "G-to-G" import strategy, attributing price hikes to global instability and citing Ksh 6.2 billion spent on subsidies.
• Nyoro argues current government interventions are insufficient and fears potential "artificial shortages" due to unclear pricing dynamics.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating a fuel scandal, alleging that recent price hikes are designed to personally enrich the President.

• Gachagua claims President Ruto stands to earn Ksh 5 per litre of fuel, totaling approximately Ksh 2.5 billion, following the April 14, 2026 price increase.
• Key players include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (now leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party) and President William Ruto.
• The United Opposition has issued a seven-day ultimatum for the government to scrap the controversial government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel deal and address high taxes, threatening mass action.