Petrol drops Sh9.37, diesel Sh10.21 after VAT cut to 8pc
As a result, a litre of petrol in Nairobi will retail at Sh197.60 while diesel will cost Sh196.63 from midnight. Kerosene prices remain unchanged at Sh152.78. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Fuel prices in Kenya have seen a significant drop following a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products. A litre of petrol will now retail at Sh197.60 in Nairobi, down by Sh9.37, and diesel at Sh196.63, a decrease of Sh10.21.
- VAT on petroleum products has been cut from 13 percent to 8 percent.
- The reduction was announced by President William Ruto.
- This comes after a recent price hike by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
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EPRA Cuts Petrol by Sh9.37, Diesel by Sh10.21 After VAT Slash to 8pc - April 2026
Kenya has seen a significant reduction in fuel prices following a decision by the National Treasury to slash Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products to 8 percent. A litre of petrol now retails at Sh197.60 in Nairobi, down by Sh9.37, while diesel stands at Sh196.63, a decrease of Sh10.21. This comes after the government proposed an 8 percent fuel VAT cut for three months to alleviate consumer costs. However, Kenya is experiencing significant regional disparities in fuel prices, paying considerably more than its neighbouring countries. Kenyans are also facing a significant increase in the cost of living as businesses across various sectors have immediately hiked their own prices following the fuel price changes.
