The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced an increase in fuel prices in Kenya, with super petrol rising by KSh12.93 per litre, diesel by KSh9.90 and kerosene by KSh28.49, in a fresh adjustment expected to increase transport and household energy costs.
The latest changes, announced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, will affect motorists, public transport operators, businesses and households that rely on petroleum products for daily activities.
Kerosene recorded the largest increase among the three products, placing additional pressure on households that use it for cooking and lighting.
Based on the previous Nairobi pump prices published by EPRA, a litre of super petrol was retailing at KSh214.03, diesel at KSh217.86 and kerosene at KSh191.38 for the period ending October 14.
Applying the announced increases would bring the indicative Nairobi prices to KSh226.96 for super petrol, KSh227.76 for diesel and KSh219.87 for kerosene. The final gazetted prices should be confirmed against EPRA’s latest official schedule, as maximum retail prices vary by location.
The increase in petrol prices is likely to raise operating costs for private motorists and businesses that depend on vehicles to transport goods and provide services.
Higher fuel expenses can also put pressure on public transport operators, who may face difficult decisions over fares and operating margins.
Diesel is widely used by trucks, buses, agricultural machinery and commercial generators. Its higher cost could therefore increase the cost of moving goods between farms, factories, warehouses and retail outlets.
Businesses may eventually pass some of these additional expenses to consumers through higher prices, although the extent of any increase will depend on individual operating costs and market conditions.
Kerosene users are also likely to feel the impact directly. The KSh28.49 increase is the largest of the three adjustments and could strain household budgets, particularly among lower-income families that depend on the fuel for basic domestic needs.
Kenya’s fuel prices are reviewed monthly by EPRA, which sets maximum retail prices for petroleum products across the country.
The regulator considers factors including the cost of imported petroleum products and applicable taxes and levies when determining the prices.
The latest adjustment places renewed focus on the cost of living and the wider effects of fuel prices on transport, food distribution and household expenditure.
