Diesel Price Drops, Kerosene Shoots As Fuel Strike Suddenly Ends

The Kenya government has yielded to pressure to reduce fuel prices, ending a strike called by transport operators that had paralysed Nairobi and a number of other big town across the country.  The leadership of transport stakeholders, jointly with the government led by Energy Cabinet Secretary, Mr Opiyo Wandayi, announced a suspension of the strike to allow for negotiations.

Moments after the press conference, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), released new prices, with the price of diesel, the main bone of contention, reducing by Ksh10.

“EPRA has recalculated the maximum retail pump prices that will be in force from 19th May 2026 to 14th June 2026 following a petition by public transport sector operators on the need to minimize the risk of motor fuel adulteration that may arise due to the big price differential between Diesel and Kerosene,” said EPRA Director General, Dr John Mutua.

Under the new price regime for the next three weeks or so, applicable pump price per litre in Nairobi for diesel has decreases by Ksh10.06/litre to Ksh232 and that of Kerosene increases by Ksh38.60/litre to Ksh191. The price for Super Petrol remains unchanged at Ks213.

In the latest move, seen targeted to end the strike and calm nerves, is a delicate balancing act as it hits hard low-end consumers who use kerosene for lighting and cooking.

It is, however, a major relief for businesses and commuters across the country who had been stranded due to the strike. Across Nairobi, Kitengela, Kawangware, Githurai, Mombasa and several other towns,  roads were blocked with stones, burning tyres and barricades. In some areas, schools remained closed while businesses shut down as protests intensified.

You can download full price list of May Fuel Prices in Kenya

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