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Muchiri, who also serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Public Transport Sector, stressed that attempts to reach the Transport Ministry failed, forcing operators to seek intervention from other government officials.
Acting ODM Secretary General questioned why institutions responsible for energy regulation do not give early signals on expected price movements, insisting that fuel pricing information should be handled in a transparent and predictable way rather than being released at the last minute.
Speaking after a high-level meeting with public transport operators on Tuesday, Wandayi said Sh2.7 billion was spent in a single move to reduce diesel prices by Sh10 per litre, describing it as part of the wider cushioning plan.
Police allege that the officer is in custody pending arraignment, with internal probes examining the circumstances under which the suspects were freed after being arrested during violent demonstrations that disrupted parts of the capital.
At the centre of the price pressure is a tightening global supply chain that has reduced available fuel in traditional markets. This has pushed countries like Kenya to seek alternative sources such as India, which comes with higher freight and insurance charges, further increasing landed costs.
Chomba said the design of petroleum taxation means most of the money collected is already allocated to specific uses such as development projects and infrastructure financing, limiting any quick adjustments to ease consumer prices.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro proposes a four to six-month fuel relief package to cut 8% VAT on petroleum, reduce the Road Maintenance Levy, and inject Sh5 billion from the Fuel Stabilisation Fund to subsidise diesel prices.
Motorists in Nairobi will now pay Sh232.86 per litre for diesel while kerosene will retail at Sh191.38 per litre. Super petrol will remain unchanged at Sh214.25 per litre.
In a statement issued on Monday, Kalonzo said the ongoing matatu strike and transport disruptions across the country were the direct result of policies implemented by the government following the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo says rising fuel prices and fears of a nationwide transport strike could deepen Kenya’s economic and social crisis, straining households, transport, trade and access to essential services.
The association blamed the move on recent changes announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), saying the latest review had worsened the cost of living and pushed up transport fares as well as the prices of essential goods across the country.
Kanjama argued that the impact of the diesel increase will quickly show in the transport sector, especially matatus, as well as in food distribution and production chains.
Karua called on citizens to organise and demand accountability, arguing that Kenyans should not continue carrying the burden of systems they did not create, and urging collective action for better leadership and public service delivery.
In Mombasa, Super Petrol will cost Sh211.09, diesel Sh239.64 and kerosene Sh149.49 per litre.
The new prices mean motorists in Nairobi will now pay Sh214.25 for a litre of Super Petrol, Sh242.92 for Diesel and Sh152.78 for Kerosene effective midnight for the next 30 days.
The vehicle was carrying four drums filled with jet fuel, each holding 200 litres, as it moved through the busy facility.
Addressing the press on Monday, April 20, 2026, Rongo Member of Parliament Paul Abuor said global fuel markets are experiencing heightened volatility due to geopolitical developments, including risks to critical supply routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.
The National Taxpayers Association says diesel price increases have a modest effect on operating costs, yet matatu fares have been raised beyond actual fuel cost adjustments. NTA urged transport bodies to review pricing.
Data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows that landed fuel costs have risen sharply in recent import cycles, with petrol increasing by over 40% and diesel by nearly 69%, feeding into higher retail prices.
Economist Odhiambo Ramogi warns that opaque, higher-cost fuel imports outside Kenya’s G-to-G deal risk eroding public trust and undermining benefits from stabilized supply and forex.
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana says Kenya lacks strategic oil reserves, relying on about 20 days of commercial fuel stocks. He plans a Senate motion to fund 90-day storage infrastructure.
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.
The President also defended the government-to-government fuel import arrangement, saying it had strengthened supply and protected the country from shortages experienced elsewhere
MP Nyoro has urged urgent cuts to fuel taxes and higher subsidies, accusing the Kenyan government of inaction, opaque pricing and a flawed G-to-G fuel deal that keeps pump prices high.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, the company said the adjustment followed an internal review of its operations in light of changing economic conditions.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya warned that fuel prices rising above Sh200 per litre were placing severe pressure on households and businesses.
Northern Kenya continues to record the highest fuel prices. In Lodwar, super petrol is Sh213.93, diesel Sh213.72, and kerosene Sh159.90, driven by the cost of transporting fuel to remote and arid areas.
The Kenya Transporters Association has ordered immediate freight rate reviews after a Sh40 diesel price jump lifted operating costs by about 13–14%, following EPRA’s latest fuel price review.
In the review released on April 14, 2026, EPRA said the new pump prices will take effect from April 15, 2026, and remain in force until May 14, 2026, marking another adjustment in the cost of fuel that is likely to affect transport and overall living expenses.
Currently, EPRA has set fuel prices at Sh178.28 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh166.54 for Diesel, and Sh152.78 for Kerosene. This is according to the March to April fuel review announced on March 14, 2026.