The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has raised the maximum pump prices of diesel and Super Petrol by Sh9 and Sh12 per litre, respectively, in its latest review announced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The changes were announced at a press briefing at EPRA’s offices at Eagle Africa Centre on Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi, attended by Director-General Eng. Edward Mwirigi Kinyua and Director of Economic Regulation and Planning Dr. John Mutua.
The new pump prices take effect on October 15 and remain in force until November 14, adding to pressure on transport costs and household budgets.
Last EPRA fuel prices across the country
In its previous review announced on September 14, 2026, EPRA retained fuel prices across the country for the period running from September 15 to October 14.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol retailed at Sh 214.03 per litre, Diesel at Sh 217.86 and Kerosene at Sh 191.38. The rates remained unchanged during the review period.
The latest review follows the government's indication that rising import costs could put pressure on pump prices in the new pricing cycle.
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the cost of importing Super Petrol on a Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) basis at Mombasa rose from Sh 155,511 per tonne in August to Sh 179,525 in September.
The landed cost of Diesel also increased from Sh155,640 per tonne to Sh 170,194 over the same period, reflecting higher international costs and disruptions to petroleum shipments.
Global oil prices rise ahead of EPRA review
International oil prices rose on Wednesday, October 14, as renewed tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns about supplies and the safety of shipping routes.
Brent crude futures rose to US$105.83 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed to US$94.71 per barrel during morning trading, according to Reuters.
The rise followed reports of an attack on Saudi Aramco's headquarters and renewed concerns about vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments. Kenya relies on imported refined petroleum products, so local pump prices are sensitive to international fuel costs, shipping expenses, insurance charges, and exchange-rate movements.
Government assures Kenyans of adequate fuel supplies
On October 13, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi assured Kenyans that the country had adequate petroleum stocks and that imported fuel cargoes were arriving and being offloaded on schedule despite disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
The Cabinet Secretary said the government was working with international suppliers to maintain availability and prevent interruptions at fuel stations.
He also indicated that higher import costs would affect subsequent pump-price calculations under Kenya's monthly fuel pricing system, which uses international benchmarks from the preceding period.
“Our stock position is adequate, cargoes are arriving and offloading on schedule, and fuel has remained available at the pump in every county, without a single day of interruption,” Wandayi stated.
The government sought to extend the reduced 8% Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products for another 90 days from October 15, 2026, to cushion consumers against rising costs.
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