Matatus to raise fares by up to 50 percent after EPRA fuel hike
Matatu operators threatens to strike and block roads on Monday over rising fuel costs; owners direct a 50 per cent fare increase following latest fuel price review...
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Matatu operators are set to increase fares by as much as 50 percent following a significant fuel price hike announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The sector is also threatening a nationwide strike on Monday, May 18, to protest the increases.
- Fuel prices for diesel and petrol have surged by Sh46.29 and Sh16.65 respectively.
- The Matatu Owners Association has directed its members to implement the fare hikes.
- Commuters are already reporting increased fares, with some experiencing a rise from Sh500 to Sh650 for specific routes.
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Petrol Price Rises by Ksh 16, Diesel Ksh 46 in New Review - May 2026
Kenyan motorists are bracing for significant pain at the pump as fuel prices surge in the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The new prices, effective from 15th May to 14th June 2026, see a substantial jump in the cost of Super Petrol and Diesel, with petrol increasing by Ksh 16.65 and diesel by Ksh 46.29 per litre. Motorists and households in Kenya are facing significantly higher transport and energy costs as a result of these changes. Additionally, fuel stations across Kenya are experiencing widespread stock-outs due to a cash-flow crisis at the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and delays in subsidy payments. Matatu operators have announced a proposed 50% fare hike and threatened a nationwide strike starting Monday if the government fails to intervene on rising fuel costs. Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has proposed immediate legislative changes including VAT cuts and levy removal to significantly reduce fuel prices below Sh190 per litre.
