The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a welcome reduction in fuel prices across Kenya, effective from 15th January to 14th February 2026.
In its latest monthly review, the regulator lowered the maximum pump prices for Super Petrol, Automotive Diesel, and Kerosene by an average of Ksh2 per litre, providing some relief to households and businesses grappling with high living costs.
In a statement, it was announced that the prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene have been reduced by KSh2.00, KSh1.00 and KSh1.00 per litre, respectively. As a result, motorists and consumers in Nairobi will now pay KSh182.52 for Super Petrol, KSh170.47 for Diesel and KSh153.78 for Kerosene, with the new prices taking effect at midnight and remaining in force for the next 30 days.
For the last three months, pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene have been retailing at Ksh184.52, Ksh171.47 and Ksh154.78, respectively, in Nairobi.
According to EPRA, motorists in Nairobi will now pay Ksh182.52 for a liter of super petrol, Ksh170.47 for diesel, and Ksh153.78 for kerosene. The coastal city of Mombasa will enjoy the lowest rates among major towns, with petrol at Ksh179.24, diesel at Ksh167.19, and kerosene at Ks150.49 per liter.
In the western region, Kisumu records significantly higher prices than the national average, with super petrol retailing at 190.88 shillings, diesel at 178.83 shillings, and kerosene at Ks162.13 per liter.
Meanwhile, in the Rift Valley, Nakuru's prices are set at Ksh181.56 for petrol, 169.87 for diesel, and 153.21 for kerosene, while Eldoret in the north-western region will see prices of Ks182.38 for petrol, Ks170.68 for diesel, and Ksh154.03 for kerosene.
A significant factor in the fuel price reduction has been the improved performance of the Kenyan Shilling against the US Dollar. The local currency has shown remarkable resilience in recent months.
It has strengthened to trade at approximately Ksh128 to the dollar, compared to Ksh132 in the previous quarter. This appreciation of about 3% has reduced the cost of importing petroleum products, which are denominated in US dollars.
According to EPRA, the new price review indicates that the average landing cost of imported petroleum products decreased during the review period. This contributed significantly to the pump price reduction.
The landed cost of Super Petrol dropped from approximately Ksh73,800 per cubic meter in the previous cycle to around Ksh715,00 per cubic meter in January 2026. Similarly, diesel and kerosene recorded modest declines in their landing costs. These landed costs include the Free on Board (FOB) price, ocean freight charges, and insurance costs.
The fuel price reduction comes as welcome news for Kenyan households and businesses that have been struggling with elevated costs. Transport costs, which are directly linked to fuel prices, are expected to moderate slightly. This could potentially ease pressure on food prices and other goods that rely heavily on road transport.
However, economists caution that the Ksh2 per liter reduction, while positive, may have a limited impact on overall inflation. This is given the cumulative fuel price increases experienced over the past year.
EPRA has assured Kenyans that it will continue to monitor market developments closely. The regulator will adjust prices accordingly to reflect both international market trends and local economic conditions.
