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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
April 15, 2026
4h ago
16% to 13% to 8%: Kenya’s Chaotic 48-Hour Fuel Price U-Turn, Explained

Kenya fuel prices change twice in 24 hours as VAT goes from 16% to 13% to 8%. Petrol now KES 197.60 in Nairobi...
✨ Key Highlights
In a chaotic 48-hour span, Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) drastically revised fuel prices twice, ultimately lowering the Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 13% to 8% after initial increases. This U-turn followed public outcry over record-high fuel prices.
- Super Petrol prices in Nairobi dropped to KES 197.60 per litre following the VAT reduction.
- Key figures involved in the price adjustments include National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and EPRA officials.
- The dramatic shift created logistical confusion for fuel merchants and transport operators.
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