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Originally published by Nation Businessbusiness
April 15, 2026
13h ago
Pumped up pain: Kenyans feel the heat as businesses go on price increase spree
Both petrol and diesel now retailing at Sh206 per litre in Nairobi...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenyans are facing a significant increase in the cost of living as fuel prices have risen sharply, leading businesses across various sectors to immediately hike their own prices.
- Fuel prices have jumped by up to Sh40 per litre, with petrol now retailing at Sh206 and diesel at Sh206 in Nairobi.
- Businesses in the food, transport, and manufacturing sectors, including matatu operators and millers, are passing the increased fuel costs directly to consumers.
- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) announced the price hikes, attributing them to a global conflict in the Middle East that impacts fuel supply chains.
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