Kenya’s motorists and households can breathe a sigh of relief as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for the coming month.
This decision comes amid a period of fluctuating global oil markets, offering much-needed stability to consumers who have been closely monitoring price trends.
In a statement shared on Friday, EPRA explained that the unchanged rates followed its regular monthly review of petroleum prices.
“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 November 2025 to 14th December 2025,” the authority stated.
The decision reflects both stable international oil benchmarks and adjustments in local taxes, ensuring that consumers will not face any increases at the pump. In Nairobi, the prices will remain at Ksh 184.52 per litre for Super Petrol, Ksh 171.47 for Diesel, and Ksh 154.78 for Kerosene, taking effect from midnight on November 15 and remaining in force for the next 30 days. “In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene remain unchanged,” EPRA confirmed.
These prices include the 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT), applied according to the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024. They also factor in excise duties that have been adjusted for inflation under Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020, ensuring that the pricing structure reflects both government requirements and market realities.
“The prices are inclusive of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the provisions of the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and the revised rates for excise duty adjusted for inflation as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020,” the statement added.
Stability is not limited to Nairobi. In other major cities, prices remain consistent with national trends. Mombasa motorists will pay Ksh 177.42 for Super Petrol, Ksh 164.82 for Diesel, and Ksh 148.15 for Kerosene, while in Kisumu, the rates are Ksh 180.86, Ksh 168.44, and Ksh 151.82, respectively. This uniformity reflects EPRA’s broader goal of maintaining predictability and fairness in the retail petroleum market across the country.
The authority’s decision follows a period of minor reductions in fuel prices last month and underscores its ongoing mandate to balance market conditions with affordability for Kenya’s fuel-dependent economy.
EPRA noted that the Petroleum Pricing Regulations exist to set maximum retail prices for petroleum products already in the country, ensuring that importation costs and other legitimate business expenses are covered, while keeping prices fair and reasonable for consumers.
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