The increase in fuel prices comes at a time when the inflation rate in Kenya in May 2022 hit 7.1%, up from 6.5% the previous month. It was the highest reading since February 2020.

The move by KTA came barely a day after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced the increase of fuel costs across the country. In their monthly review, the cost of Super Petrol and Diesel was increased by Ksh5 per litre from Tuesday, March 15 to April 14.