Fuel prices will remain unchanged for the next month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) retained the cost of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene in its latest monthly review.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the regulator announced that the maximum retail prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will remain unchanged and will take effect from midnight, remaining in force until August 14, 2026.
This means motorists in Nairobi will continue paying Sh214.03 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh222.86 for Diesel and Sh191.38 for Kerosene.
EPRA said the unchanged prices follow guidelines under the VAT Act, 2013.
"The prices are inclusive of the Value Added Tax (VAT), in line with the VAT Act, 2013, as read with Legal Notice No. 128 of 14th July 2026, 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," it said.
The development comes hours after Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient fuel stocks despite renewed instability in the Middle East, saying the government's fuel import system has remained resilient even as global oil markets experience heightened volatility.
Speaking on Tuesday, Wandayi said Kenya's government-to-government (G2G) fuel import arrangement had shielded the country from supply disruptions and rising freight costs triggered by escalating military tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes.
"In recent days, many Kenyans have understandably been concerned by developments in the Middle East, particularly the renewed military escalation around the Strait of Hormuz," he said.
Wandayi also announced that the government would deploy Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy during the July-August 2026 pricing cycle to help sustain current pump prices.
"These interventions reflect our broader commitment to protecting consumers, supporting businesses, and shielding the economy from external shocks while ensuring petroleum products remain as affordable as possible under prevailing global market conditions," he said.
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