Kenyan motorists are bracing for significant pain at the pump as fuel prices surge in the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The new prices, effective from 15th May to 14th June 2026, see a substantial jump in the cost of Super Petrol and Diesel.

• Super Petrol price has risen by Ksh 16.65 per litre, and Diesel by Ksh 46.29 per litre.
• The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is responsible for the price adjustment.
• The Government is providing a subsidy of approximately Ksh 5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to mitigate the impact on Diesel and Kerosene.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced significant price hikes for Super Petrol and Diesel for the May-June 2026 cycle.

• Super Petrol prices increased by Ksh16.65 per litre, and Diesel by Ksh46.29 per litre.
• EPRA, the regulatory body, made the announcement based on the Petroleum Act 2019.
• Kerosene prices remain unchanged at Ksh152.78 per litre, effective May 15, 2026.

Motorists and households in Kenya are facing significantly higher transport and energy costs as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a substantial increase in fuel prices for the next 30 days.

• Super Petrol prices have risen by Sh16.65 per litre, and Diesel by a steep Sh46.29 per litre, effective from midnight, May 15 to June 14, 2026.
• In Nairobi, Super Petrol now retails at Sh214.25 and Diesel at Sh242.92.
• The price hikes are attributed by EPRA to a 10% increase in the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol and a 20.32% rise for Diesel in April 2026.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced significant fuel price increases for the period of May 15 to June 14, 2026. Motorists and households are bracing for higher transport and energy costs as a result of these changes.

• Super Petrol prices have risen by Sh16.65 per litre, and Diesel by a substantial Sh46.29 per litre.
• The price adjustments by EPRA are attributed to an increase in the average landed cost of imported petroleum products in April 2026.
• Despite the increases, the government will use approximately Sh5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to subsidize Diesel and Kerosene prices.