Fuel prices drop as EPRA cuts pump rates for January–February cycle

Business · Bradley Bosire · January 15, 2026
Fuel prices drop as EPRA cuts pump rates for January–February cycle
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The new prices will apply from January 15 to February 14, 2026, following a review conducted in line with the law.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has lowered the pump prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene by Sh2, Sh1 and Sh1 per litre, respectively, in its latest monthly review.

Under the new pricing regime, motorists in Nairobi will pay Sh182.52 for Super Petrol, Sh170.47 for Diesel and Sh153.78 for Kerosene.

The revised prices takes effect at midnight and will remain in force for the next 30 days.

EPRA said the new prices will apply from January 15 to February 14, 2026, following a review conducted in line with the law.

“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, we have calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th January 2026 to 14th February 2026,” the regulator said.

The authority noted that the approved pump prices include all applicable taxes.

“The prices are inclusive of the 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the provisions of the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and the revised rates for excise duty adjusted for inflation as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020,” EPRA said.

In Nairobi motorists will now pay Sh182.52 for Super Petrol, Sh170.47 for Diesel and Sh153.78 for Kerosene.

Pump prices in Mombasa will now retail at Sh179.24 for Super Petrol, Sh167.19 for Diesel and Sh150.49 for Kerosene during the period under review.

In Nakuru, Super Petrol retailed at Sh181.56, Diesel at Sh169.87 and Kerosene at Sh153.21.

Eldoret recorded pump prices of Sh182.38 for Super Petrol, Sh170.68 for Diesel and Sh154.03 for Kerosene, while Kisumu posted similar rates, with Super Petrol selling at Sh182.37, Diesel at Sh170.68 and Kerosene at Sh154.03.

The price reductions come even as consumers continue to shoulder at least nine different taxes on fuel, imposed to fund government programmes.

The Road Maintenance Levy, VAT and excise duty account for the largest share of the taxes charged at the pump.

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