EPRA HIKES FUEL PRICES AS GLOBAL OIL COSTS SURGE

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a significant increase in fuel prices in its latest monthly review, citing rising global oil prices and higher landed costs.
Effective from July 15 to August 14, 2025, fuel prices across Kenya will rise sharply:
Super Petrol: Up by KSh 8.99 to retail at KSh 186.31 per litre in Nairobi
Diesel: Up by KSh 8.67 to KSh 171.58 per litre
Kerosene: Up by KSh 9.65 to KSh 156.58 per litre
EPRA attributed the hike to increased landed costs, with super petrol up by 6.45%, diesel by 6.27%, and kerosene by 6.95% between May and June 2025. The authority noted that international market dynamics, including geopolitical tensions and supply cuts by oil-producing countries, had driven up fuel prices globally.
The new prices come amid growing public frustration over the cost of living, with many Kenyans questioning the effectiveness of the government-to-government (G-to-G) oil supply deal with Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
"This increase will further strain households already dealing with high transport and food costs," said a Nairobi-based consumer rights advocate.
In Mombasa, super petrol will now retail at KSh 183.02, diesel at KSh 168.30, and kerosene at KSh 153.29 per litre. In Kisumu and Eldoret, the prices will be slightly higher due to transport costs.
This latest review reverses last month’s slight decrease in diesel and kerosene prices and is expected to fuel inflationary pressure in the coming weeks.