The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced fuel prices for the November-December 2026 pricing cycle, setting the cost of petrol, diesel and kerosene across the country.
In a statement on Saturday, November 14, EPRA said the maximum retail pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will remain unchanged during the review period.
According to the regulator, the government intervened through the Petroleum Development Levy Fund (PDLF), injecting KSh4.6 billion to stabilise fuel prices and shield consumers from rising international costs.
“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th November 2026 to 14th December 2026.Taking into account, the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products in the period under review, the maximum allowed retail petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene remain unchanged,” stated EPRA.
EPRA noted that the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol increased by 6.11 per cent, rising from US$977.55 per cubic metre in September 2026 to US$1,037.30 per cubic metre in October 2026.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will continue to retail at Kshs.226.96, Kshs.227.76 and Kshs.219.87 for the next 30 days.
The landed cost of Diesel rose by 6.73 per cent, from US$1,065.38 per cubic metre to US$1,137.09 per cubic metre, while Kerosene increased by 0.71 per cent, from US$1,098.31 per cubic metre to US$1,106.11 per cubic metre.
Without the government subsidy, consumers would have paid significantly more at fuel stations, and EPRA said pump prices would have increased by KSh8.58 per litre for Super Petrol, KSh10.54 per litre for Diesel, and KSh1.16 per litre for Kerosene.
“The Government has applied KShs.4.6 Billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to stabilize the computed petroleum pump prices for the November-December 2026 cycle,” the regulator said.
EPRA added that the current prices include Value Added Tax (VAT) at 8 per cent, in line with government policy aimed at cushioning consumers from the effects of high international fuel prices.
Global Oil Prices Declined Ahead of EPRA Fuel Price Review
Global oil prices fell further ahead of EPRA’s November review, with Murban crude down 4.22 per cent in one week.
In its weekly bulletin on Friday, November 13, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reported that Murban crude oil prices had dropped to USD 90.07 per barrel on November 12, from USD 94.04 recorded on November 5.
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The figures represented a USD 3.97 per barrel reduction within seven days, as concerns over military escalation in the Middle East eased.
CBK also reported that the Kenya shilling remained stable against the US dollar, exchanging at KSh 129.96 on November 12, unchanged from November 5.
The decline in Murban crude prices came as other international oil benchmarks also recorded weekly losses.
According to Reuters, Brent crude futures settled at USD 95.84 per barrel on Friday, November 13, gaining two cents during the day’s trading. However, the international benchmark fell about 2.5 per cent for the week.
Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures settled at USD 88.56 per barrel, down 18 cents on the day. WTI also fell about 2.5 per cent for the week.
The latest declines marked the second consecutive week of losses for both international benchmarks, and Reuters attributed the movement to growing concerns about excess global oil supply and weaker demand in the United States.
Global oil prices are among the factors EPRA considers when setting monthly fuel prices in Kenya, although local pump prices also depend on shipping, insurance, distribution costs, taxes and applicable levies.
This means changes in international crude oil prices do not automatically translate into equivalent changes in the prices motorists pay at local fuel stations.
October-November 2026 Fuel Prices
EPRA announced new fuel prices for the October-November 2026 pricing cycle, which took effect on October 15 and remained in force until November 14.
In the review announced on Wednesday, October 14, the regulator increased the maximum allowed pump prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene by KSh 12.93, KSh 9.90 and KSh 28.49 per litre, respectively.
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Following the adjustments, Super Petrol retailed at KSh 226.96 per litre in Nairobi, while Diesel sold at KSh 227.76 and Kerosene at KSh 219.87.
EPRA attributed the increases to the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products during the period under review.
“Taking into account the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products in the period under review, the maximum allowed retail petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene increase by KShs.12.93/litre, KShs.9.90/litre and KShs.28.49/litre respectively,” the regulator stated.
In Mombasa, Super Petrol retailed at KSh 223.81 per litre, Diesel at KSh 224.61 and Kerosene at KSh 216.71.
EPRA Maintained Fuel Prices Before October Increase
During the September-October 2026 pricing cycle, EPRA maintained the maximum retail prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene between September 15 and October 14.
According to the regulator’s September fuel price review, Super Petrol retailed at KSh 214.03 per litre in Nairobi, while Diesel sold at KSh 217.86 and Kerosene at KSh 191.38.
In Mombasa, Super Petrol retailed at KSh 210.87 per litre, Diesel at KSh 214.58 and Kerosene at KSh 188.09.
In the same review, EPRA reported that the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol had dropped by 7.87 per cent, from USD 948.92 per cubic metre in July to USD 874.26 in August.
However, the average landed cost of Diesel rose 11.86 per cent, from USD 855.59 to USD 957.05 per cubic metre over the same period.
Kerosene also rose, with its average landed cost up 9.71 per cent from USD 915.01 to USD 1,003.87 per cubic metre.
EPRA explained in its review that Kenya imports all its petroleum products in refined form, making local pump prices dependent on international petroleum costs and the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Kenyan shilling.
The regulator used an average exchange rate of KSh 129.72 against the US dollar in calculating the September-October fuel prices.
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