Kenyans will have to dig deeper into their pockets after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a fresh increase in fuel prices, citing rising global import costs.
In a statement issued on Monday, EPRA confirmed that the price of super petrol, diesel, and kerosene will increase by Ksh8.99, Ksh8.67, and Ksh9.65 respectively.
The new prices will take effect from midnight on July 15 and remain in force until August 14.
“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act, 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, we have calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products, which will be in force from 15th July to 14th August 2025,” read part of the statement.
In Nairobi, the revised retail pump prices are now:
- Ksh186.31 per litre for super petrol
- Ksh171.58 for diesel
- Ksh156.58 for kerosene
EPRA explained that the new prices are inclusive of all applicable taxes, including the 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT), and reflect adjustments made under the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and inflation-linked changes as outlined in Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.
Rising Import Costs Behind the Hike
According to the regulator, the price hike follows a significant increase in the average landed cost of petroleum imports in June 2025.
- The landed cost of super petrol rose by 6.45 percent, from US$590.24 per cubic metre in May to US$628.30 in June.
- Diesel went up by 6.27 percent, from US$580.23 to US$616.59 per cubic metre.
- Kerosene recorded the highest jump, increasing by 6.95 percent, from US$569.00 to US$608.54 per cubic metre.
This latest adjustment marks another blow to households and businesses already grappling with the rising cost of living, as fuel prices continue to drive up transport, production, and electricity costs across the country.
