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...
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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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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.
