- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new fuel prices in Kenya, effective Thursday, January 15
- In its latest review, the energy regulator slashed prices of heavy petrol, kerosene and diesel, and gave little relief at the pump.
- EPRA noted that the prices included Value Added Tax (VAT) and other taxes according to the provisions of various laws
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the highest retail prices of petroleum products in Kenya.
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In a statement on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the energy regulator noted that the prices will be effective from Thursday, January 15, 2026, to Saturday, January 14, 2025.
EPRA reduced the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene by KSh 2, KSh 1 and KSh 1 per litre, respectively, during the period under review.
What are the new fuel prices in Kenya?
Following the small discount, petrol will be sold at a price of 182.52 per liter in Nairobi, diesel at KSh 170.47 and kerosene at KSh 153.78. The government agency announced the highest retail fuel prices in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act of 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022.
“During the period under review, the maximum allowable petrol pump prices for super petrol, diesel and kerosene were reduced by KSh 2 per litre, KSh 1 per liter and KSh 1 per liter respectively. In Nairobi, super petrol, diesel and kerosene are now selling at KSh 182.52, KSh 170.47 and KSh 153.78, from midnight on the next 30 days,” EPRA said.
In accordance with the provisions of the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws Amendment Act 2024, and the updated rates of excise duty adjusted for inflation in accordance with Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020, the prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) of 16%.
What was the average cost of imported fuel?
EPRA revealed that average imported fuel costs for petrol decreased by 0.1% from USD 592.84 (KSh 76,535) per cubic meter in November 2025 to USD 592.24 (KSh 76,458) per cubic meter in December 2025.
Meanwhile, the average cost of imported diesel decreased by 4.2% from USD 654.24 (KSh 84,462) per cubic meter to USD 626.75 (KSh 80,913) per cubic meter.
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Kerosene recorded the highest drop of 8.92% from USD 667.05 (KSh 86,116) per cubic meter to USD 607.55 (KSh 78,435) per cubic meter.
What is the price of crude oil in the international market?
Earlier TUKO.co.ke reported that international fuel costs decreased in January 2026.
This is according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s weekly newsletter, which covers domestic and international financial and financial developments.
The price of Murban crude oil decreased by KSh 194.79 from $62.51 (KSh 8063.79) per barrel on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to $61 (KSh 7,869) per barrel on Thursday, January 8, according to the CBK report, which was released on Friday, January 9.
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