EPRA reduces petrol price by Ksh0.22 per litre in June-July review
By Ascah Mwango, June 14, 2026The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has lowered the price of petrol and diesel in its latest monthly review, offering motorists a modest reprieve after months of high fuel costs that have strained household budgets and increased the cost of doing business.
In the review released on Sunday, June 14, 2026, the regulator announced that the price of Super Petrol in Nairobi will drop by Ksh0.22 per litre to retail at Ksh214.03. Diesel users received a bigger relief after the price was reduced by Ksh10 per litre to Ksh222.86. Kerosene prices remain unchanged at Ksh191.38 per litre.
While the reduction in petrol prices may appear insignificant, the cut in diesel prices is expected to have a wider impact on the economy.
Data released by the authority shows that the landed cost of Super Petrol dropped by 0.56 per cent from USD906.23 to USD901.16 per cubic metre. Kerosene also recorded a slight decline in import costs, falling by 0.33 per cent.
Diesel, however, presented a unique situation. Despite a small increase in its landed cost, consumers will still pay less at the pump due to government intervention through the Petroleum Development Levy Fund. The government is expected to spend approximately Ksh10.3 billion to cushion consumers from the impact of volatile international oil prices.
EPRA attributed the latest changes to movements in the international petroleum market and the government’s fuel stabilisation programme. According to the regulator, the cost of importing Super Petrol into the country declined slightly between April and May, helping create room for the latest adjustment.
The latest announcement comes barely a month after fuel prices surged to some of the highest levels seen this year, triggering concerns among consumers and business owners. Rising fuel costs have been blamed for pushing up transport charges and increasing the prices of basic commodities across the country.
The subsidy has become increasingly important as global oil markets remain uncertain due to geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East. Although international crude oil prices eased in recent weeks, analysts warn that the market remains highly sensitive to developments in major oil-producing regions.
Global benchmark crude prices had declined in the days leading up to EPRA’s review, offering some breathing room for fuel-importing countries such as Kenya. The temporary decline helped ease pressure on local fuel pricing even as traders remained cautious over renewed tensions in the region.
The stability of the Kenyan shilling also contributed to the latest outcome. EPRA noted that the local currency averaged Ksh129.82 against the US dollar in May. Since fuel imports are purchased in dollars, a stronger or stable shilling helps reduce the cost of bringing petroleum products into the country.
The revised prices take effect from midnight and will remain in place until the next review in July.