EPRA Fuel Prices Rise From October 15: Petrol Up KSh12.93, Diesel KSh9.90, Kerosene KSh28.49

NAIROBI, October 14, 2026 — Kenyans will pay more for petrol, diesel and kerosene from Thursday, October 15, after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced substantial increases in the maximum permitted retail prices of all three fuels.

In an official press release dated October 14, EPRA said the maximum allowed pump price will rise by KSh12.93 per litre for super petrol, KSh9.90 for diesel and KSh28.49 for kerosene. The revised price schedule applies from October 15 to November 14, 2026.

The sharpest increase is for kerosene, a product used by some households for cooking and lighting. Higher petrol and diesel costs will also be closely watched by motorists, transport operators, farmers and businesses that depend on road deliveries.

How much are fuel prices increasing?

EPRA’s notice states that the regulated retail prices include 8% value-added tax. The regulator sets maximum prices, meaning a filling station may charge less than the applicable ceiling but should not charge more.

Why EPRA raised the prices

The regulator attributed the adjustments to the rising weighted average landed cost of imported refined petroleum products. According to the October 14 release, the landed cost of super petrol increased by 11.81%, from US$874.26 per cubic metre in August to US$977.55 in September 2026.

Over the same period, diesel rose 11.32%, from US$957.05 to US$1,065.38 per cubic metre, while kerosene increased 9.41%, from US$1,003.87 to US$1,098.31 per cubic metre.

EPRA explained that Kenya imports its petroleum requirements in refined form. International refined-product prices are quoted in US dollars, so the exchange rate also matters when translating import costs into shillings. Its release shows an average dollar exchange rate of KSh129.91 in September, compared with KSh129.72 in August.

Official maximum pump prices by town (15 October–14 November 2026)

The following are retail pump-price ceilings from Annex I of EPRA’s October 14 press release, in Kenyan shillings per litre. These are different from the wholesale figures in Annex II. The table is a selection of towns from the supplied Annex I pages, not the complete national schedule.

Example: Nairobi’s maximum pump prices are KSh226.96 for petrol, KSh227.76 for diesel and KSh219.87 for kerosene. In Eldoret, the respective ceilings are KSh226.51, KSh227.71 and KSh219.83. Mandera’s listed ceilings are KSh247.62, KSh248.41 and KSh240.52.

Wholesale prices are not pump prices

Important: The figures in Annex II of the EPRA release are maximum wholesale prices, not the prices motorists should expect to pay at petrol stations. The retail price schedule is provided in Annex I; a selection of its confirmed town-by-town figures appears above.

The wholesale table is included to explain distribution pricing, not to replace EPRA’s retail ceilings. Readers should check the regulator’s Annex I for the official maximum pump price in their particular town.

What the higher prices could mean for households

Fuel is a major operating cost for public transport, freight delivery and many small businesses. An increase in diesel prices can put pressure on transport budgets, while more expensive petrol affects private motorists and motorcycle operators. Whether operators raise fares or delivery charges will depend on their individual costs and decisions.

The kerosene increase is particularly relevant to households still using the fuel for domestic energy. However, the announcement does not by itself establish how much household expenditure or consumer prices will rise; those effects would need to be measured separately.

When will the new prices take effect?

The new maximum retail price cycle begins on October 15, 2026 and remains in force through November 14, 2026, unless EPRA issues a further lawful adjustment. The release is signed by EPRA Director General Eng. Edward M. Kinyua and dated October 14.

Source and verification: This report is based primarily on EPRA’s October 14, 2026, press release supplied to Daily Report KE, including its summary of landed costs and Annex II wholesale-price table. The supplied documents include Annex I retail-price pages covering towns numbered 1–213 and Annex II wholesale prices. The retail table above is a verified selection; for the complete schedule and any subsequent amendments, consult the EPRA official website for their local pump-price ceiling.