Motorists across the country can breathe a sigh of relief after the government reduced Value Added Tax on petroleum products, leading to a drop in fuel prices for the new pricing cycle announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
In a statement released on April 15, 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority confirmed that the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury had lowered Value Added Tax on petroleum products from 13 per cent to 8 per cent.
The adjustment has led to a recalculation of the maximum retail prices for fuel for the period running from April 16 to May 14, 2026.
Following the review, EPRA announced that Super Petrol in Nairobi will now retail at Sh197,60 per litre, while Diesel will go for Sh196.63 per litre. The changes reflect reductions of Sh9.37 per litre for Super Petrol and Sh10.21 per litre for Diesel.
Kerosene prices have, however, remained unchanged in the latest pricing cycle. Even so, EPRA noted that the subsidy on kerosene has been revised downward, now standing at Sh96.56 per litre compared to the previous Sh108.10 per litre.
Under the new pricing structure, consumers in Nairobi will pay Sh197.60 for Super Petrol, Sh196.63 for Diesel, and Sh152.78 for Kerosene per litre.
The revised prices are expected to ease pressure on households and businesses that have been dealing with high fuel costs, with possible effects on transport fares and the cost of goods and services in the coming weeks as the new rates take effect.