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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
May 16, 2026
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Kenya fuel prices highest in region after latest EPRA review
Data released by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry shows diesel in Uganda retails at about Sh174.37 per litre, nearly 28 percent lower than Kenya’s price. In Tanzania, diesel sells at around Sh211.40 per litre, about 13 percent lower than Kenya, while Burundi ..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is experiencing some of the highest fuel prices in the East African region following a recent review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). This increase places Kenya's fuel costs significantly above those of its neighbors.
- Super petrol in Nairobi now retails at Sh214.25 per litre, with diesel at Sh242.92 per litre, which is approximately 28% higher than Uganda's diesel prices.
- The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) warned that these elevated prices will negatively impact Kenya's competitiveness in sectors like transport and manufacturing.
- The KNCCI estimates that the latest fuel price hike could increase transport and logistics costs by up to 20% and raise food and consumer goods prices by 3% to 7%.
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