EPRA reduces Petrol and Kerosene Prices by Ksh 1

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a minor reduction in fuel prices, lowering the cost of Super Petrol and Kerosene by Ksh 1 per litre, while keeping Diesel prices unchanged for the next month.

In a statement issued on Thursday, August 14, 2025, EPRA said the new prices will take effect from August 15 to September 14, 2025. In Nairobi, motorists will pay Ksh 185.31 for Super Petrol, Ksh 171.58 for Diesel, and Ksh 155.58 for Kerosene.

In Mombasa, the prices are Ksh182.03 for Super Petrol, Ksh168.30 for Diesel, and Ksh152.29 for Kerosene, while in Kisumu, Super Petrol will go for Ksh 185.16, Diesel for Ksh 171.78, and Kerosene for Ksh 155.83.

“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th August 2025 to 14th September 2025. In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol and Kerosene decreased by KShs 1.00/litre respectively, while the price of Diesel remained unchanged,” the statement read in part.

EPRA explained that the drop in petrol prices was due to a slight decline in the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol, which went down by 0.73 per cent from USD 628.30 (Ksh 81,168.36) per cubic metre in June 2025 to USD 623.71 (Ksh 80,624.13) per cubic metre in July 2025.

“Currently, Kenya imports all its petroleum product requirements in refined form, and the products are traded in international markets based on a pricing benchmark.”

The authority also pointed out that the new rates include the 16 per cent Value Added Tax, as set out in the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and the revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation.

“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,” EPRA stated.

The adjustment means petrol users will experience a slight relief at the pump, while households relying on kerosene will benefit from reduced costs. Diesel consumers, including those in the transport sector, will have to contend with the same prices despite rising global market rates.

Last month, fuel prices in Nairobi stood at Ksh 186.31 for Super Petrol, Ksh 171.58 for Diesel, and Ksh 156.58 for Kerosene.