From Ksh107 to Ksh206: Why Fuel Prices Have Doubled
Despite government assurances on availability and price interventions under consideration, the prices of petrol and diesel have risen by over Ksh100 in terms of the landing cost...
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Fuel prices in Kenya have significantly increased, with Super Petrol reaching Ksh206.97 per litre and Diesel Ksh206.84 per litre in Nairobi for the April-May 2024 cycle.
- The base cost of fuel is approximately Ksh107 per litre, but taxes and margins double this price at the pump.
- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced the new prices, attributing the hike partly to sharp increases in the landed cost of imported petroleum and various government levies.
- Despite a reduction in VAT from 16% to 13%, motorists face heightened costs due to accumulated excise duty, development levies, and distribution margins.
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