The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the maximum retail prices of petroleum products, effective from January 15, 2025, to February 14, 2026.
In a review released on Wednesday, January 14, EPRA stated that the prices of Super Petrol, Kerosene, and Diesel would decrease by Ksh2, Ksh1 and Ksh1 per litre respectively.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene now retail at Ksh182.52, Ksh170.47, and Ksh153.78, effective midnight for the next 30 days.
In Mombasa, fuel prices are KSh179.24 for petrol, KSh167.19 for diesel, and KSh150.49 for kerosene, while Kilifi records KSh180.11, KSh168.42, and KSh151.72 for petrol, diesel, and kerosene respectively.
In Nakuru, fuel prices stand at KSh190.88 for petrol, KSh178.83 for diesel, and KSh162.13 for kerosene, while nearby Gilgil records KSh190.36, KSh178.31, and KSh161.62 for petrol, diesel, and kerosene respectively.
While in Eldoret records prices of Ksh152.38, Ksh170.68, and Ksh154.03 for petrol, diesel, and kerosene respectively.
EPRA Announces Fuel Prices for January and February Cycle
EPRA noted that these prices include the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT), in line with the provisions of the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and the revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation, as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020
In the report, EPRA noted that the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol decreased by 4.25%, dropping from US$619.14 per cubic meter in October 2025 to US$592.84 per cubic meter in November 2025.
In contrast, the cost of Diesel rose by 3.02%, increasing from US$635.05 per cubic meter to US$654.24 per cubic meter during the same period.
Additionally, Kerosene saw a 5.52% price increase, rising from US$632.16 per cubic meter to US$667.05 per cubic meter.
Global Oil Prices Decline
According to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) report of January 9, international oil prices declined during that week.
Murban crude oil traded at USD 61 per barrel on January 8, from USD 62.51 per barrel on December 31, due to easing supply-demand pressures, as global supply remained adequate while demand softened following the end-of-year period.
“International oil prices declined during the week. Murban crude oil traded at USD 61 per barrel on January 8, from USD 62.51 per barrel on December 31,” read part of the report.
Crude oil prices fell to around $61 a barrel, ending a four-day rise, after Venezuela started shipping oil again, increasing the supply on the market.
The decline, however, was limited by growing concerns over possible supply disruptions from Iran.
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Two supertankers, each carrying roughly 1.8 million barrels, departed Venezuelan waters, likely marking the first shipments under a 50-million-barrel supply arrangement with the United States.
The restart of exports has helped to ease the prices.
Crude oil futures are a key benchmark for U.S. oil prices and are widely used as a reference point for global energy markets.
Markets remain on edge over escalating unrest in Iran, where intensifying protests have raised fears that oil production could be disrupted.
President Donald Trump has canceled talks with Iranian officials and voiced support for demonstrators, fueling speculation that instability or potential U.S. involvement could threaten Iran’s estimated 3.3 million barrels per day output.
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Fuel Prices for December – January Cycle
During the December- January cycle, the prices of fuel were as follows:
In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene were retailed at Ksh184.52, Ksh171.47, and Ksh154.78, respectively.
While in Mombasa, Super Petrol was retailed at a maximum of Ksh181.24; Diesel and Kerosene were capped at Ksh168.19 and Ksh151.49, respectively.
In Nakuru, the prices were as follows: Super Petrol, Ksh 183.56; Diesel, Ksh 170.87; and Kerosene, Ksh 154.21.
Elsewhere, Super Petrol was sold at Ksh 184.38, Diesel at Ksh 171.68, and Kerosene at Ksh 155.03 in Eldoret.
In Kisumu, the fuel prices are slightly different, with Super Petrol being priced at Ksh 184.37, Diesel remaining at Ksh 171.68, and Kerosene was also at Ksh 155.03.
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