Petrol, diesel, kerosene: Fuel prices remain unchanged
By Valerian Khakayi, July 14, 2026The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has retained the prices of super petrol, diesel and kerosene for the latest monthly review, meaning motorists and households will continue paying the current pump prices from July 15 to August 14, 2026.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, EPRA said the maximum retail prices of petroleum products had been calculated in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act, 2019, and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022.
“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th July 2026 to 14th August 2026,” EPRA announced.
“In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene remain unchanged.”
According to EPRA, the fuel prices are inclusive of VAT and comply with the relevant tax laws and revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation.
“The prices are inclusive of the Value Added Tax (VAT), in line with the VAT Act, 2013, as read with Legal Notice No. 128 of 14th July 2026, the Finance Act, 2023, and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and the revised rates for excise duty adjusted for inflation as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020,” EPRA noted.
Fuel price stability
The regulator attributed the price stability to government intervention despite continued uncertainty in the global oil market.
“The average landed cost of imported Super Petrol was US$886.92 (approximately Ksh 114,679) per cubic metre in June 2026; diesel was US$984.37 (approximately Ksh 127,279) per cubic metre, while kerosene was US$1028.17 per cubic metre over the same period,” EPRA added.
“The situation in the Middle East remains uncertain, creating high price volatility, and as a result, the government has extended the 8% VAT on petroleum products for a further three (3) months and utilised Kshs.945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) fund to ensure pump price stability.”
The latest review means motorists and consumers will continue paying the current fuel prices until the next review, unless EPRA announces changes.