EPRA cuts petrol by Sh9.37, diesel by Sh10.21 after VAT slash 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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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.
- Petrol prices have dropped by Sh9.37 and diesel by Sh10.21 per litre after VAT was reduced from 13% to 8%.
- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) implemented the price cut.
- This latest adjustment follows a recent increase in fuel prices and President William Ruto's announcement to cushion consumers from high global oil costs.
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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.
