- The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new fuel prices in Kenya, effective from Thursday, January 15
- In its latest review, the energy regulator reduced the prices of super petrol, kerosene and diesel, offering slight relief at the pump
- EPRA noted that the prices were inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) and other levies in line with the provisions of various acts
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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the maximum retail prices of petroleum products in Kenya.
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In a statement on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the energy regulator noted that prices will be effective from Thursday, January 15, 2026, to Saturday, January 14, 2025.
EPRA reduced the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene by KSh 2, KSh 1 and KSh 1 per litre, respectively, during the period under review.
What are the new fuel prices in Kenya?
Following the slight reduction, petrol will retail at 182.52 per litre in Nairobi, diesel at KSh 170.47 and kerosene at KSh 153.78.
The government agency announced the maximum retail fuel prices in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022.
“In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for super petrol, diesel and kerosene decreased by KSh 2 per litre, KSh 1 per litre and KSh 1 per litre respectively. In Nairobi, super petrol, diesel and kerosene now retail at KSh 182.52, KSh 170.47 and KSh153.78, effective midnight for the next 30 days,” EPRA stated.
In accordance with the provisions of the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and the updated excise duty rates adjusted for inflation in accordance with Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020, the prices include the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT).
What were the average landed costs for fuel?
EPRA revealed that the average landed cost of imported super petrol declined by 0.1% from USD 592.84 (KSh 76.535) per cubic metre in November 2025 to USD 592.24 (KSh 76,458) per cubic metre in December 2025.
At the same time, the average cost of imported diesel reduced by 4.2% from USD 654.24 (KSh 84,462) per cubic metre to USD 626.75 (KSh 80,913) per cubic metre.
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Kerosene recorded the highest decline of 8.92% from USD 667.05 (KSh 86,116) per cubic metre to USD 607.55 (KSh 78,435) per cubic metre.
What is the price of crude oil in the international market?
TUKO.co.ke previously reported that the international oil costs declined in January 2026.
This is according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s weekly bulletin, which highlights financial and monetary developments both domestically and internationally.
The price of Murban crude oil decreased by KSh 194.79 from $62.51 (KSh 8063.79) per barrel on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to $61 (KSh 7,869) per barrel on Thursday, January 8, according to the CBK’s report, which was released on Friday, January 9.
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