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July 6, 2026
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EPRA Explains Why Falling Global Oil Prices Have Yet to Lower Fuel Costs in Kenya

EPRA Explains Why Falling Global Oil Prices Have Yet to Lower Fuel Costs in Kenya

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has explained why the recent drop in global oil prices has not yet resulted in lower fuel prices in Kenya, saying motorists may have to wait between 30 and 45 days before any reductions are reflected at the pump. Speaking durin..

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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has explained that motorists in Kenya will continue to face high fuel prices for another 30 to 45 days, despite a recent drop in global oil costs.

  • Fuel currently being sold in Kenya was imported weeks ago when international oil prices were significantly higher, with the entire fuel supply chain taking 30 to 45 days to reflect price changes.
  • EPRA's Petroleum and Gas Director, Edward Kinyua, stated key figures like the average Free on Board (FOB) price of super petrol rising from US$686 to US$1,061 per tonne at the height of the Middle East crisis.
  • EPRA also addressed a temporary relaxation of fuel quality standards, specifically sulphur content, to ensure adequate fuel supply during the crisis, noting a shift from 10 parts per million back to 50 parts per million for some imports.

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