The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced an increase in fuel prices effective Midnight, following its latest review.
The price of Super Petrol has risen by Ksh0.29 per litre, Diesel by Ksh2. per litre, and Kerosene by Ksh3.00 per litre. This adjustment means Super Petrol will now retail at Ksh176.58, Diesel at Ksh167.06, and Kerosene at Ksh151.39 per litre.
EPRA noted that the new prices include the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) as outlined in the Finance Act 2025, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and inflation-adjusted excise duty rates under Legal Notice No. 194.
“The prices are inclusive of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the provisions of the Finance Act 2025, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and the revised rates for excise duty adjusted for inflation as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2000,” read the statement in part.
According to EPRA, the increase in petroleum prices was informed by several factors key among them, the increase in the landed cost of imported diesel. However, the landed cost of super petrol and kerosene decreased, despite the upward trend in the latest prices.
This means that Kenyans will have to dig slightly deeper into their pockets even as there are fears of inflation, informed by the global inflation trends recorded within the last week.