EPRA has dismissed a circulating notice claiming revised fuel prices as fake, reaffirming that official pump price reviews are issued monthly.
The regulator warned Kenyans against misinformation even as it outlined current fuel prices and cited global geopolitical tensions affecting petroleum costs and supply chains worldwide.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the regulator said the poster claiming changes to pump prices did not originate from the authority.
“The poster circulating online that EPRA has revised pump prices is fake,” the authority said in their X (formely Twitter) update.
EPRA reiterated that it follows a clear and structured process when announcing fuel prices, guided by existing legal frameworks.
“Under Section 101 (y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, EPRA announces the applicable fuel price schedule for the subsequent month on the 14th of every month,” the statement read.
The clarification comes amid confusion among consumers following the circulation of a document resembling an official press release, dated April 1, 2026, which claimed to outline new fuel prices.
According to the fake notice, the authority had adjusted maximum retail prices to reflect rising global oil costs linked to geopolitical tensions.
It cited “the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including the escalation of conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and the disruption of global oil supply routes following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.”
The document further claimed that the Strait of Hormuz, described as a key global oil transit route, had experienced disruptions affecting shipping and supply chains, leading to increased petroleum prices.
Despite these claims, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, (EPRA) emphasised that any official review of fuel prices would be communicated through its verified channels and in line with its monthly schedule.
The regulator noted that maximum retail pump prices are typically adjusted to reflect changes in the landed cost of imported petroleum products, as well as other economic factors.
The fake notice had listed new prices for petroleum products, indicating that Super Petrol would retail at Sh259.60, Diesel at Sh240.80, and Kerosene at Sh209.40.
It also stated that the prices were inclusive of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT), in line with the Finance Act 2023.
However, EPRA dismissed the document in its entirety, urging the public to rely only on official announcements.
The circulation of false information on fuel pricing has in the past triggered public concern, given the direct impact of petroleum costs on transport, food prices and the overall cost of living.
EPRA’s clarification seeks to reassure consumers and maintain confidence in the country’s fuel pricing mechanism, which is designed to ensure transparency and predictability.
Under the current system, the authority reviews fuel prices monthly based on a formula that takes into account international oil prices, exchange rates, taxes and levies, as well as distribution costs.
The regulator’s insistence on adherence to the 14th-of-the-month schedule reaffirms the importance of consistency in communicating price changes.
By distancing itself from the fake notice, it highlighted the growing challenge of misinformation, particularly on social media platforms where unofficial documents can spread rapidly.
The authority did not indicate any immediate changes to the existing fuel price schedule, maintaining that official updates would be issued in due course.
Consumers have been advised to verify information through EPRA’s official communication channels, including its website and verified social media accounts, to avoid being misled.
As global oil markets continue to experience volatility, the regulator’s role in providing accurate and timely information remains critical in helping the public navigate fluctuations in fuel prices.
