Diesel Hits Record High: EPRA Announces Sharp Fuel Price Hikes For May-June Cycle
Kenyans are facing a significant economic shock following the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s (EPRA) latest monthly review. In a statement released on Thursday, May 14, 2026, the regulator announced substantial increases in the prices of Super Petrol and Diesel, eff..
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Kenyans are facing a significant economic shock as fuel prices, particularly diesel, have hit record highs for the May-June 2026 cycle. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced substantial increases, with diesel now exceeding petrol prices for the first time.
- Diesel prices have surged by a record Ksh 46.29 per litre, reaching a new maximum retail price of Ksh 242.92 in Nairobi.
- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) attributed the hikes to increased international fuel costs and supply chain disruptions.
- The government is utilizing approximately Ksh 5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to subsidize Diesel and Kerosene prices, preventing even higher costs.
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