EPRA reduces diesel price by Ksh10.06 per litre after pressure from transport sector
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reduced the maximum retail price of diesel by Ksh10.06 per litre following a new fuel price addendum.
The revision will take effect from May 19, 2026, to June 14, 2026, across Kenya.
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The move comes after pressure from public transport sector operators who raised concerns over the risk of motor fuel adulteration caused by the large price gap between diesel and kerosene. EPRA said the adjustment is aimed at addressing that concern while maintaining stability in the fuel market.
“We have recalculated the maximum petroleum prices to be in force from 19th May 2026 to 14th June 2026, following a petition by public transport sector operators on the need to minimise the risk of motor fuel adulteration that may arise due to Diesel & Kerosene price differences,” EPRA’s statement read in part.
New prices
In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will now retail at Ksh214.25, Ksh232.86 and Ksh191.38 effective midnight for the next 30 days. The price for Super Petrol remains unchanged.
The regulator said the review followed a petition from transport stakeholders who pushed for changes to reduce risks linked to fuel mixing practices in the supply chain.
“The adjustment follows a petition by public transport sector operators on the need to minimise the risk of motor fuel adulteration,” EPRA stated.
EPRA explained that the price change is part of efforts to manage the wide difference between diesel and kerosene prices, which has been a concern in the energy sector.
The authority said the changes are contained in an addendum to the maximum retail petroleum pump prices in Kenya released on 14 May 2026. The updated fuel price list will guide petroleum pricing across the country for the next review cycle, which runs for one month.
EPRA added that the full breakdown of the revised pump prices in Nairobi has been attached as Annex I, while detailed calculations are provided in Annex II.
The changes are expected to affect transport operators, businesses, and households that rely heavily on diesel and kerosene for daily activities.
Public transport operators had earlier raised concerns over rising operational risks linked to fuel pricing gaps, leading to consultations with the regulator before the final adjustment was made.
