The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a decrease in the prices for petrol and kerosene by Ksh. 1.00 per liter.
However, the prices of diesel remain unchanged. In Kenya, fuel prices are reviewed in the middle of every month.
In a statement released on Thursday, EPRA Director-General Daniel Kiptoo said the prices will take effect from August 14, 2025, to September 14, 2025.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will now cost Ksh. 185.31, Ksh. 171.58, and Ksh. 155.58, respectively, effective midnight.
Last month, the cost of petrol, diesel, and kerosene retailed at Ksh. 186.31, Ksh. 171.58, and Ksh. 156.58 in Nairobi.
In Mombasa, Super Petrol will go for Ksh. 182.03, Diesel for Ksh. 168.30, and Kerosene for Ksh. 152.29.
In Kisumu, the costs for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will be Ksh. 185.16, Ksh. 171.78, and Ksh. 155.83, respectively.
According to EPRA, the average landed cost of imported fuel changed slightly between June and July 2025. Super Petrol dropped by 0.73% from US$628.30 to US$623.71 per cubic meter. Diesel rose by 3.08% from US$616.59 to US$635.58, while Kerosene went up by 3.20% from US$608.54 to US$628.02 per cubic meter.
“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 rates for excise duty adjusted for inflation as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020,” the statement read in part.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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