EPRA Maintains Fuel Prices as Import Costs Decline Slightly

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A petrol station attendant fuelling a car. Photo Courtesy

Fuel prices across the country will remain unchanged after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) maintained existing pump rates in its latest pricing review, offering motorists temporary relief from further increases.

Drivers in Nairobi will continue paying Sh184.52 for a litre of super petrol, Sh171.47 for diesel and Sh154.78 for kerosene. At the Coast, consumers in Mombasa will also see no adjustments, with super petrol retailing at Sh181.24, diesel at Sh168.19 and kerosene at Sh151.49 per litre.

According to EPRA, the current prices already include all applicable taxes, among them the 16 per cent Value Added Tax, revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation, and levies introduced under recent tax laws. The authority emphasised that the price controls apply to petroleum products already in the country and are designed to protect consumers from price volatility.

While retail prices were left untouched, EPRA disclosed that the cost of importing fuel had eased slightly. The average landed cost of super petrol fell by 4.25 per cent between October and November 2025, dropping from USD 619.14 to USD 592.84 per cubic metre. However, the regulator noted that other cost components and market considerations influenced the decision to maintain current pump prices.

EPRA added that the monthly reviews aim to balance consumer interests with the need to sustain supply, especially amid fluctuating global oil markets and exchange rate pressures.

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