NAIROBI, Kenya, October 14— Kenyans will pay more for fuel from Wednesday midnight after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a sharp increase in pump prices, with kerosene recording the biggest rise of Ksh 28.49 per litre.
Super Petrol prices will increase by Ksh 12.93 per litre, while Diesel will rise by Ksh 9.90. The new prices will remain in effect until November 14, 2026.
In Nairobi, a litre of Super Petrol will retail at Ksh 226.96, Diesel at Ksh 227.76, and Kerosene at Ksh 219.87. In Mombasa, Super Petrol will cost Ksh 223.81 per litre.
In Eldoret and Kisumu, Super Petrol will retail at Ksh 226.62, Diesel at Ksh 227.98, and Kerosene at Ksh 220.12.
EPRA attributed the increases to rising international fuel costs, with the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol climbing by 11.81 per cent from US$874.26 per cubic metre in August to US$977.55 in September.
EPRA Director General Eng. Edward Kinyua said the authority would not introduce fuel price stabilisation during the current pricing cycle, explaining that the funds being saved could be used to cushion consumers in the future.
He also cited strong global demand and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as factors pushing up freight and insurance costs.
The latest increase is expected to put further pressure on transport fares and household budgets, with public service vehicles and boda boda operators facing higher operating costs.
The new prices take effect at midnight on October 15 and will remain in force until November 14, 2026.