Motorists across the country are set for another painful month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a fresh increase in fuel prices, pushing diesel to one of the highest levels ever recorded in Kenya.
LIn the latest monthly review covering the period between May 15 and June 14, 2026, EPRA increased the price of Super Petrol by Sh16.65 per litre and Diesel by a staggering Sh46.29 per litre, while Kerosene remains unchanged.
The new prices mean motorists in Nairobi will now pay Sh214.25 for a litre of Super Petrol, Sh242.92 for Diesel and Sh152.78 for Kerosene effective midnight.
The latest jump comes barely a month after another controversial review that had already pushed petrol and diesel prices sharply upward, piling more pressure on households and businesses already struggling with the high cost of living.
According to EPRA, the increase has largely been driven by rising international fuel prices. The regulator noted that the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol rose by 10 percent between March and April 2026, while Diesel recorded a sharper increase of 20.32 percent. Kerosene increased by 1.59 percent over the same period.
EPRA further stated that the prices include Value Added Tax under the VAT Act, the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024.
The authority also said the government will use about Sh5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to cushion consumers through subsidies on Diesel and Kerosene.
The fresh hike is expected to trigger a ripple effect across the economy, with fears of increased transport fares and higher prices of basic commodities in the coming weeks.Kenya imports all its petroleum products in refined form, making local pump prices highly sensitive to movements in the global oil market and fluctuations in the shilling against the US dollar.
EPRA data shows international petroleum prices have remained volatile in recent months amid continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and global supply concerns.
In the previous April-May pricing cycle, EPRA had increased petrol prices by Sh28.69 and diesel by Sh40.30 before the government intervened through tax adjustments and subsidies to soften the blow on consumers.
Even with the subsidy measures, the latest review now places diesel prices in Nairobi above Sh240 per litre, a development likely to hit public transport operators, manufacturers and farmers hardest due to heavy reliance on diesel-powered transport and machinery.
EPRA maintained that the Petroleum Pricing Regulations are meant to ensure fair competition while protecting both consumers and investors in the energy sector.
