The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced new fuel prices for the period between September 15 and October 14, 2026.
In the latest review announced on Septemer 14, EPRA has retained the maximum retail prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene for the period running from September 15 to October 14, 2026.
Pump Prices Hold Despite Market Pressures
Despite the changes in international prices and landed costs, EPRA has retained the existing maximum retail prices across the country for the new pricing cycle.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol remains at KSh214.03 per litre, Diesel at KSh217.86 and Kerosene at KSh191.38.
In Mombasa, Super Petrol remains at KSh210.87 per litre, Diesel at KSh214.58 and Kerosene at KSh188.09.
The prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT), in accordance with the VAT Act, 2013, as read with Legal Notice No. 128 of July 14, 2026, the Finance Act, 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 and the revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation.
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Petrol Import Costs Fall by Nearly 8%
According to EPRA, the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol declined during the review period.
The cost fell by 7.87 per cent from US$948.92 per cubic metre in July 2026 to US$874.26 per cubic metre in August 2026.
This was the only major decline recorded among the three petroleum products reviewed by the regulator.
Diesel, on the other hand, recorded an 11.86 per cent increase in its average landed cost, rising from US$855.59 per cubic metre in July to US$957.05 per cubic metre in August.
Kerosene also became more expensive to import, with its average landed cost increasing by 9.71 per cent from US$915.01 per cubic metre to US$1,003.87 per cubic metre over the same period.
Previous EPRA Price Review for August – September
On August 14, EPRA announced maximum retail prices set under Kenya’s petroleum pricing framework for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene.
In its review, the energy regulatory authority reduced Diesel by KSh5.00 per litre
In Nairobi, a litre of Super Petrol costs KSh214.03, diesel KSh217.86, and kerosene costs KSh191.38.
In Mombasa, the prices were KSh210.87 for Super Petrol, KSh214.58 for diesel and KSh188.09 for kerosene. In Nakuru, petrol costs KSh212.92 and diesel KSh217.27, while Eldoret and Kisumu have petrol prices of KSh213.69 per litre.
Global Oil Prices Rise
Brent crude settled at $101.21 per barrel on September 9, its highest close since May, before trading at around $101.10 on Thursday.
The rally comes as disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz intensify amid the escalating US-Iran conflict, raising concerns about the supply of crude and refined petroleum products.
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Brent, the international benchmark used to price much of the world’s crude, rose 3.4% on Wednesday, gaining $3.29 to settle at $101.21. It had earlier touched $101.58 a barrel.
On Thursday morning, the benchmark remained above the $100 mark, with traders assessing the possibility of further supply disruptions from the Middle East. Brent has now gained nearly 30% from lows recorded in early August.
Rise in global oil prices is linked to attacks on shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Before the conflict disrupted traffic, the waterway carried roughly one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies.
Oil flows through the strait have fallen sharply, while attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure have increased concerns that disruptions could persist. The US Energy Information Administration has also raised its oil-price forecasts as global inventories decline.
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