EPRA also raises kerosene prices by Sh28.49 per litre, with the new fuel rates remaining in force until mid-November.
Fuel price increases announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) will see motorists pay Sh12.93 more per litre of petrol. Diesel prices will also rise by Sh9.90 per litre.
Kerosene records the largest increase, at Sh28.49 per litre. EPRA announced the adjustments on October 14, with the rates remaining in force until the next review in mid-November.
The regulator said the changes reflect the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products during the review period. The higher rates are likely to increase operating costs for motorists, public transport operators and fuel-dependent businesses.
Import costs drive fuel price increases
EPRA attributed the adjustments to developments in the international petroleum market. The regulator said Kenya imports all its petroleum requirements in refined form, with international market benchmarks guiding prices.
The landed cost of super petrol rose by 11.81 per cent between August and September 2026. It increased from US$874.26 to US$977.55 per cubic metre over that period.
Diesel import costs also climbed, rising by 11.32 per cent from US$957.05 to US$1,065.38 per cubic metre. Meanwhile, kerosene’s landed cost increased by 9.41 per cent, from US$1,003.87 to US$1,098.31.
EPRA reviews fuel prices each month, considering import costs, exchange rates and other applicable costs. Higher fuel expenses could also push up goods transport costs, exposing consumers to possible increases in essential commodity prices.
Maximum wholesale rates across major towns
The latest schedule also sets maximum wholesale prices for Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu. These are wholesale figures, rather than the retail pump prices consumers pay.
In Nairobi, the maximum wholesale price for super petrol is Sh211.89 per litre. Diesel stands at Sh212.68, while kerosene is Sh204.79 per litre.
By comparison, Mombasa’s wholesale ceilings are Sh208.73 for petrol, Sh209.53 for diesel and Sh201.64 for kerosene per litre. Nakuru’s corresponding rates are Sh210.65, Sh211.85 and Sh203.98.
Meanwhile, Eldoret and Kisumu share the same maximum wholesale prices across all three products. Petrol stands at Sh211.43 per litre, diesel at Sh212.63 and kerosene at Sh204.76.
