The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has dismissed as fake a statement circulating online indicating that the agency had reviewed fuel prices upward.
In a statement dated April 1, the authority confirmed that the notice to adjust maximum retail pump prices of petroleum products from April 1 to April 14,2026, was fake and intended to mislead the public.
Meanwhile, the notice highlighted that Super Petrol would rise to Ksh 259.60 per liter, Diesel to Ksh 240.80 per liter, and Kerosene to Ksh 209.40 per liter, citing the rising landed cost of imported petroleum products.
This was a result of the increase due to 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 poster circulating online that EPRA has revised pump prices is fake. 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,” said EPRA.
EPRA on Fuel Prices
EPRA argued that there were no change and Super Petrol, Kerosene, and Diesel prices would remain unchanged as announced on March 14, 2026.
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Retail prices now stand at KShs. 178.28 for Super Petrol, KShs. 166.54 for Diesel, and KShs. 152.78 for Kerosene in Nairobi, effective at midnight for the next 30 days.
In other cities, Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will retail at KSh178.16, KSh166.76, and KSh153.03 per litre in Kisumu, KSh175.00, KSh163.26, and KSh149.49 per litre in Mombasa, and KSh178.16, KSh166.77, and KSh153.03 per litre in Eldoret, respectively.
EPRA also urged the public to rely only on the authority’s official communications for clear and accurate updates.
Elsewhere, on April Fools’ Day, some companies issued playful announcements, including a claim by Ena Coach that passengers booked for April 1 would receive full refunds and travel free of charge.
EPRA Reveals Petrol Stations and Sites Selling Contaminated Fuel
EPRA previously listed petroleum stations that were found selling adulterated or export-bound motor fuels in the local market. This fuel was mixed with
The authority identified five (5) five petroleum stations between January and March 2026, accused of selling or transporting diesel mixed with domestic kerosene or diesel meant for export.
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During the period, EPRA also noted that it conducted 2,713 tests across 758 petroleum sites nationwide. Of these, 753 sites (99.34%) met the required fuel quality standards, while 5 stations were found non-compliant.
However, tests from Five, 5 (0.66%) sites turned out to be non-compliant,” read the part of the notice.
The authority further urged the members of the public to report suspected cases of petroleum fuel adulteration or illegal export through EPRA’s hotline (0709 366 000), USSD code (*363#), or SMS service (40850).
EPRA added that the hotline and reporting mechanisms are operational during normal working hours to enhance enforcement and ensure compliance across the petroleum sector.
