Motorists in Kenya will face higher fuel prices as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced significant increases for the May–June pricing cycle.
On May 14, 2026, EPRA reported a Ksh16.65 per litre rise for Super Petrol and a Ksh46.29 per litre increase for diesel, while kerosene prices will remain stable.
Starting May 15, 2026, the new prices will last until June 14, 2026, impacting transportation, business operations, and household expenses nationwide.
In Nairobi, the new prices will be Ksh214.25 for Super Petrol, Ksh242.92 for diesel, and Ksh152.78 for kerosene. This marks a significant increase from the previous cycle, where petrol was Ksh197.60 and diesel Ksh196.63, following a reduction in Value Added Tax from 13% to 8%.
Mombasa residents will pay Ksh211.09 for Super Petrol, Ksh239.64 for diesel, and Ksh149.49 for kerosene.
In Nakuru and surrounding areas, motorists will see similar increases. In Mai Mahiu, prices will be Ksh214.10 for petrol and Ksh242.76 for diesel. Nearby Nyeri will see petrol priced at Ksh216.12 and diesel at Ksh244.93 per litre.
In Embu, the new prices will be Ksh215.69 for Super Petrol, Ksh244.46 for diesel, and Ksh154.31 for kerosene.
Though not included in the summary, Kisumu will also experience higher fuel prices. Eldoret and its surroundings will see similar increases.
Northern Kenya will continue to have the highest fuel prices due to transport costs. In Mandera, petrol will cost Ksh234.90, diesel Ksh265.10, and kerosene Ksh174.96, making it the most expensive area in this review. Moyale will have Super Petrol at Ksh229.10 and diesel at Ksh258.86.
To alleviate the impact on consumers, EPRA announced that the government would use the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to subsidize diesel and kerosene prices, allocating approximately Ksh5 billion for this purpose.
EPRA attributed the price hikes to rising international fuel costs, noting that the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol increased by 10% from Ksh106,927.13 per cubic metre in March to Ksh117,710.01 in April. Diesel saw the most significant increase at 20.32%, rising from Ksh139,596.60 to Ksh167,939.39 per cubic metre, while kerosene prices rose slightly by 1.59%.
EPRA emphasized that Kenya imports all petroleum products in refined form, with local pump prices heavily influenced by international market trends and the Kenyan shilling’s exchange rate.
