Motorists across the country received some relief after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced lower pump prices for petrol and diesel in its latest June–July fuel review.
In the review released on Sunday, June 14, the price of Super Petrol in Nairobi will retail at Ksh214.03 per litre, while Diesel will cost Ksh222.86 per litre. Kerosene will remain unchanged at Ksh191.38 per litre.
According to EPRA, the maximum pump price for Super Petrol has been reduced by Ksh0.22 per litre, while Diesel has recorded a more significant drop of Ksh10.00 per litre during the latest pricing period.
“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act, 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, the maximum retail prices of petroleum products have been calculated for the period 15th June 2026 to 14th July 2026. During this review period, the maximum pump price for Super Petrol has decreased by KSh0.22 per litre and Diesel by KSh10.00 per litre, while the price of Kerosene remains unchanged," EPRA stated.
The revised prices will take effect at midnight and remain applicable until July 14, 2026, in line with the Petroleum Act 2019 and the Petroleum Pricing Regulations.
EPRA attributed the price adjustments to fluctuations in the international cost of importing petroleum products into Kenya.
Data released by the regulator shows that the landed cost of Super Petrol declined by 0.56 per cent between April and May, falling from Ksh117,339 (USD906.23) to Ksh116,600 (USD901.16) per cubic metre.
On the other hand, the landed cost of Diesel registered a marginal increase of 0.21 per cent, rising to USD1,294.71 per cubic metre.
Kerosene import costs also eased slightly, dropping by 0.33 per cent from Ksh172,500 (USD1,332.73) to Ksh171,889 (USD1,328.36) per cubic metre.
The latest review comes amid a decline in global oil prices in the days leading up to EPRA’s announcement.
International oil benchmarks recorded notable drops, with U.S. crude falling by 3.7 per cent to Ksh11,372 (USD87.89) per barrel, while Brent crude slipped by 3.19 per cent to Ksh11,806 (USD91.24) per barrel.
The downward trend in oil prices followed a period of reduced tensions in the Middle East, although renewed hostilities reported on June 9 continued to raise concerns about potential disruptions in global energy markets.
To cushion consumers from high fuel costs, the government is expected to utilize approximately Ksh10.3 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to support diesel and kerosene prices.
The performance of the Kenya shilling also influenced the latest pricing review. EPRA noted that the local currency traded at an average of Ksh129.82 against the US dollar in May. This came after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) projected continued stability of the shilling in the near term.
Fuel pricing adjustments are carried out monthly under the provisions of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, which provide the framework for determining the maximum retail pump prices of petroleum products in Kenya.
