Fuel Prices Increase by Sh16 for Petrol and Sh46 for Diesel - May 2026

Kenyans are facing tougher economic times as fuel prices reach an unprecedented high, with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announcing new fuel prices that have significantly increased pump costs. Residents of Kericho are expressing strong discontent over the recent surge in fuel prices, appealing to the Kenyan government to be more mindful of the ordinary citizen. Similarly, residents and transport operators in Nyamira County are protesting the surge in fuel prices, which they say is disrupting transport services and increasing travel costs for passengers. Public transport operators in Kenya have expressed concern following a recent increase in bus fares, while Kenyan manufacturers are expressing frustration over soaring production costs.