Kenya has maintained the prices of gasoline (petrol), diesel (gas oil), and kerosene despite the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has triggered increases in fuel pump prices across many economies.
In Kenya, fuel pump prices are reviewed on the 15th of every month and remain in effect until the 14th of the following month.
In February, Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reduced the prices of super petrol, diesel, and kerosene by KSh 4.20, KSh 3.90, and KSh 1.00 per litre, respectively. Many Kenyans were of the view that prices would rise due to the ongoing Israel-Iran war.
However, in a statement issued over the weekend, EPRA said prices will remain unchanged from March 15, 2026, to April 14, 2026.
This means that in Nairobi, a litre of super petrol will continue retailing at KSh 178.28, while diesel will sell at KSh 166.54 and kerosene at KSh 152.78, effective at midnight for the next 30 days.
In Mombasa, prices will remain at KSh 175.00, KSh 163.26, and KSh 149.49 for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene, respectively.
In Nakuru, super petrol will retail at KSh 177.34, diesel at KSh 165.95, and kerosene at KSh 152.21.
Meanwhile, in Kisumu, a litre of super petrol will cost KSh 178.16, diesel KSh 166.76, and kerosene KSh 153.03.
“The prices are inclusive of 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,” EPRA stated.
In its review, EPRA clarified that prices have not yet been affected by the war, as the country is still using oil reserves imported before the conflict began last month.
“The Authority has considered vessels received and discharged between February 10, 2026, and March 9, 2026. Most of these vessels are February-priced cargoes, and the situation in the Middle East has not yet impacted the prices,” EPRA noted
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