Kenyan motorists will pay more for fuel from October 15 to November 14, 2026, following a fresh price adjustment by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). Super Petrol will increase by KSh12.93 per litre, while Diesel and Kerosene will rise by KSh9.90 and KSh28.49 per litre, respectively.
In a press release, EPRA attributed the adjustments to changes in the cost of imported refined petroleum products, which recorded significant increases between August and September 2026.
“The average landed cost of imported Super Petrol increased by 11.81% from US$874.26 per cubic metre in August 2026 to US$977.55 per cubic metre in September 2026,” the authority stated.
The cost of imported Diesel also rose by 11.32%, increasing from US$957.05 to US$1,065.38 per cubic metre. Kerosene recorded a 9.41% increase, with its landed cost rising from US$1,003.87 to US$1,098.31 per cubic metre over the same period.
The increases in import costs have translated into higher retail prices for consumers, with Kerosene recording the largest per-litre adjustment among the three petroleum products.
EPRA said the revised prices include Value Added Tax (VAT) at 8%, in line with the government’s policy to cushion consumers from the effects of high international prices.
The new rates will remain in force for one month, ending November 14, 2026. The authority said the review was conducted in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022.
The higher fuel costs could increase transport and household expenses, while also raising operating costs for businesses that rely on petroleum products. However, the extent of the impact will depend on how transport operators and other businesses respond to the latest adjustments.