Motorists and domestic consumers will get a slight reprieve from rising fuel prices following a cut in the prices of Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
In its current monthly fuel prices revision, EPRA has reduced the maximal fuel prices applicable from January 15 to February 14, 2026, in order to ease the burden on consumers who have been struggling because of increased living expenses.
With the new pricing, Super Petrol will cost 2shillings per liter Less, while both Diesel Oil and Kerosene will be 1shillings per liter Less. Motorists in Nairobi County will therefore pay 182.52shillings per liter of Super Petrol Oil, 170.47shillings per liter of Diesel Oil, and 153.78shillings per liter of Kerosene Oil. The charge comes into effect at midnight and will be valid for 30 days.
In the previous three months, prices for fuel had been constant, with Super Petrol selling at Ksh184.52 per litre, Diesel at Ksh171.47 per litre, and Kerosene selling at Ksh154.78 per litre.
Prices also differ from one location to another in the country; the lowest rates are recorded in Mombasa. The new prices in the coastal city include:
A liter of Super Petrol at Ksh 179.24
A liter of Diesel at Ksh 167.19
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On the other hand, drivers in Kisumu remain with increased prices, with Super Petrol selling at Ksh190.88 per liter, Diesel at Ksh178.83, and Kerosene at Ksh162.13. Currently, in Rift Valley, the price for Petrol in Nakuru has been set to Ksh181.56, with Ksh169.87 for Diesel and Ksh153.21 for Kerosene in Eldoret, with prices of Ksh182.38, Ksh170.
This is a decline attributed by EPRA mainly to the performance of the Kenyan shilling against the US dollar. The Kenyan currency has been strengthening over the past few months and is currently selling at about Ksh128 per dollar compared with Ksh132 sold last quarter. This is a three percent appreciation that has made it cheaper to import petroleum products, which are currently sold in dollars.
The regulator indicated that in the latest review, there has been a reduction in the landing cost per cubic meter of fuel imports. The landing cost of Super Petrol decreased from an estimated Ksh 73,800 in the previous review period to Ksh 71,500 per cubic meter in January 2026. There have also been minor reductions in the landing costs of Diesel and Kerosene. The landing costs, in this case, are inclusive of the Free on Board price, sea freight, and insurance premiums.
The reduction in fuel prices is also expected to bring some relief to both domestic and business setups, especially where fuel prices form a major aspect of their makeup. A slight decrease in transport costs may also help reduce pressure on other prices such as those of food products that use road transport.
Nonetheless, experts warn that although it is a relief, a decrease of only Ksh2 per litre might not be very effective in affecting inflation, considering the consistent increase in fuel prices over the past year.
The EPRA has assured consumers that it will continue to monitor the international oil markets and adjust fuel prices according to economic circumstances when necessary.
