The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a fresh drop in fuel prices following a government decision to cut Value Added Tax on petroleum products from 13 percent to 8 percent.
The move comes after a directive by President William Ruto aimed at easing the cost of living. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, VAT had been reduced from 16 percent to 13 percent.
In an addendum to its April 14 pricing, EPRA said the revision was triggered by Legal Notice No. 70 issued by the National Treasury, prompting a recalculation of pump prices for the cycle running from April 16 to May 14, 2026.
Engineer Edward Kinyua, speaking during an interview on JKL Live, confirmed the adjustments, terming them a direct relief to consumers.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol will now retail at KSh 197.60 per litre after dropping by KSh 9.37, while Diesel falls by KSh 10.21 to KSh 196.63 per litre.
In Mombasa, Super Petrol will retail at KSh 194.32, with Diesel going for KSh 193.35 per litre.
Kerosene prices, however, remain unchanged despite the tax revision.
Even with the stable pump price, EPRA noted that the subsidy on kerosene has been reduced. The government will now spend KSh 96.56 per litre, down from KSh 108.10, reflecting the lower tax burden.
The statement, signed by Acting Director General Joseph Oketch, indicates that the revised prices are already factoring in the new VAT structure, offering immediate relief to households and businesses grappling with high fuel costs.
The latest adjustment is expected to have a ripple effect across the economy, particularly on transport and food prices, which have been under pressure in recent months.
