Motorists and households across the country are set to face higher fuel costs after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority () announced new maximum retail prices for the latest monthly review cycle.
In the pricing period running from 15th May to 14th June 2026, Super Petrol will retail at KSh214.25 per litre in Nairobi, Diesel at KSh242.92, while Kerosene remains at KSh152.78 per litre.
EPRA said Super Petrol has increased by KSh16.65 per litre, while Diesel has recorded a sharper rise of KSh46.29 per litre, making it the most affected product in the latest adjustment. Kerosene prices remain unchanged.
According to the regulator, the changes have been driven by a surge in global landed costs of imported petroleum products. Super Petrol recorded a 10.00 percent increase in landed costs, while Diesel rose by 20.32 percent, reflecting higher international market prices. Kerosene posted a marginal 1.59 percent increase over the review period.
Despite the increases, the government says it will cushion consumers through the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund, allocating about KSh5 billion to subsidise Diesel and Kerosene in order to soften the impact on transport and household costs.
The authority added that the new pump prices are inclusive of taxes, including VAT and revised excise duties, in line with existing legal provisions.
The latest fuel adjustment is expected to push up transport and commodity prices, with Diesel-driven sectors such as logistics and public transport likely to feel the strongest impact in the coming weeks.
