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May 14, 2026
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Diesel Hits KES 242.92 As EPRA Pushes Pump Prices To Historic Highs

Diesel Hits KES 242.92 As EPRA Pushes Pump Prices To Historic Highs

EPRA's May 2026 review pushes diesel to KES 242.92 and petrol to KES 214.25 in Nairobi, the highest ever..

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Kenya's fuel prices have reached historic highs, with diesel soaring to KES 242.92 per litre for the period May 15 to June 14, 2026, due to unprecedented global supply shocks and domestic factors.

  • Diesel price increase: KES 46.29, reaching an all-time record of KES 242.92.
  • Key organization: Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced the new prices.
  • Contributing factors: A 20.32% rise in landed diesel costs and ongoing geopolitical crises like the Strait of Hormuz situation.

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