EPRA fuel review: How much motorists can save on road trips from the Ksh5 diesel price cut

By , August 14, 2026

Following the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s (EPRA) latest monthly pricing announcement on August 14, 2026, motorists driving diesel-powered vehicles across Kenya are set to experience tangible relief at the pump.

While prices for Super Petrol and Kerosene remained pegged at Ksh214.03 and Ksh191.38 per liter respectively, diesel dropped by Ksh5, falling from Ksh222.86 to Ksh217.86 per litre in the capital.

For private motorists, safari operators, and commercial transporters operating long-distance routes out of Nairobi, the cost reduction translates into noticeable cumulative savings on major highway corridors.

To gauge the economic impact of the price adjustment, standard vehicle fuel consumption metrics highlight how the Ksh5 reduction translates to key upcountry and coastal travel routes.

Nairobi to Mombasa – 480 km

The corridor connecting the capital to the coastal port city remains one of the busiest transit highways in East Africa.

A typical diesel SUV or pickup consuming an average of 10 litres per 100 kilometres requires roughly 48 litres of diesel for a one-way trip (or 96 litres round-trip).

    Old cost (round-trip): Ksh21,394

    New cost (round-trip): Ksh20,914

    Direct savings: Ksh480 per round trip.

    For long-haul commercial buses or heavy trucks consuming 200+ litres, round-trip savings easily surpass Ksh1,000 to Ksh2,500 per run.

    Nairobi to Kisumu – 340 km

    Traversing the Great Rift Valley toward the western lakefront hub of Kisumu represents a mainstay route for family travel and agricultural transport.

    An average mid-sized diesel passenger vehicle uses approximately 34 litres one-way (68 litres round-trip).

      Old cost (round-trip): Ksh15,154

      New cost (round-trip): Ksh14,814

      Direct savings: Ksh340 per round trip.

      Nairobi to Eldoret – 310 km

      Connecting Nairobi to the agricultural heartland and athletic capital of the North Rift along the A104 highway.

      A standard diesel vehicle consumes roughly 31 liters one-way (62 liters round-trip).

        Old cost (round-trip): Ksh13,817

        New cost (round-trip): Ksh13,507

        Direct savings: Ksh310 per round trip.

        While individual savings of Ksh300 to Ksh500 per private road trip offer modest relief to household budgets, the broader cumulative effect across commercial transport networks is substantial.

        High-capacity passenger matatus, regional bus fleets, and heavy freight haulers running daily cross-country shuttles burn thousands of liters monthly.

        For transport companies operating multi-vehicle fleets, a Ksh5 drop per litre yields tens of thousands of shillings in reduced operating overhead over the month-long cycle through September 14.

        Industry observers note that while petrol drivers will not see immediate relief, the state’s deployment of Ksh938 million in stabilisation support prevented a potential price hike, effectively capping retail rates across all petroleum products during a period of global oil market fluctuations.

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