EPRA Cuts Diesel Price By Sh10 In Latest Fuel Review
News Updated: 14 June 2026 18:00 EAT
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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced revised maximum retail fuel prices for the June–July 2026 pricing cycle, offering a slight easing in pump costs for motorists across the country. The latest review reflects small downward adjustments in petrol and diesel, while kerosene prices have remained unchanged.
In Nairobi, super petrol will now retail at about Sh214.03 per litre, following a marginal reduction of approximately Sh0.22 from the previous cycle. Diesel has recorded a more significant drop of around Sh10 per litre, now priced at roughly Sh222.86 per litre. Kerosene, which is widely used for household energy needs, has been maintained at about Sh191.38 per litre.
EPRA explained that the new prices are based on its monthly pricing formula, which considers the landed cost of imported petroleum products, international crude oil trends, exchange rate movements, and applicable taxes. The regulator uses these factors to determine the maximum allowable pump prices across the country in line with statutory guidelines.
The latest adjustment follows a period of volatility in global oil markets, where fluctuating crude prices and supply chain pressures have influenced fuel costs in Kenya. Changes in the value of the shilling against the US dollar have also played a key role in determining import costs for petroleum products, feeding into the monthly review.
Diesel registered the sharpest decline in this cycle, offering some relief to transport operators, logistics firms, and industries that rely heavily on the fuel. Because diesel is a major input in production and transport, even small price changes tend to have a wider impact on the cost of goods and services in the economy.
Petrol users will see only a slight reduction, meaning private motorists will experience minimal relief at the pump. Despite the downward adjustment, fuel prices remain relatively elevated compared to earlier periods in the year, reflecting persistent global market pressures.
Kerosene prices remaining unchanged continues to place pressure on households that depend on it for lighting and cooking. This stability, while preventing further increases, does not provide immediate relief to low-income consumers facing high energy costs.
EPRA has urged consumers to follow its monthly pricing updates, which are released on the 14th of every month and take effect immediately after publication. The regulator maintains that the pricing mechanism is designed to balance global market realities with consumer protection while ensuring transparency in fuel cost adjustments.
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