Motorists across Kenya will continue paying the same prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene over the next one month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) left pump prices unchanged, citing government measures aimed at cushioning consumers from volatile global oil markets.
In the latest monthly review released on Tuesday, EPRA announced that the maximum retail prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will remain in force from July 15, 2026, to August 14, 2026.
"We have calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from July 15, 2026, to August 14, 2026," EPRA said.
Under the new review, motorists in Nairobi will continue paying Sh214.03 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh222.86 for Diesel and Sh191.38 for Kerosene.
In Mombasa, Super Petrol will continue retailing at Sh210.74 per litre, while Diesel and Kerosene will remain at Sh219.56 and Sh188.09 respectively.
Motorists in Kisumu will continue paying Sh213.69 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh223.08 for Diesel and Sh191.63 for Kerosene.
In Nakuru, the prices will remain at Sh214.53 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh223.99 for Diesel and Sh192.53 for Kerosene.
EPRA also retained fuel prices in Eldoret, where Super Petrol will continue retailing at Sh214.18 per litre, Diesel at Sh223.61 and Kerosene at Sh192.15.
In central Kenya, motorists in Nyeri will continue paying Sh213.81 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh223.23 for Diesel and Sh191.77 for Kerosene. In Embu, Super Petrol will retail at Sh213.70, Diesel at Sh223.12 and Kerosene at Sh191.66.
Motorists in Meru will continue paying Sh214.23 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh223.67 for Diesel and Sh192.21 for Kerosene.
In eastern Kenya, fuel prices also remain unchanged. Super Petrol in Kitui will retail at Sh214.42 per litre, Diesel at Sh223.87 and Kerosene at Sh192.41. In neighbouring Mwingi, motorists will continue paying slightly higher prices due to transport costs.
Some of the highest fuel prices will continue to be recorded in parts of northern Kenya because of transport logistics. In Lamu, Super Petrol will retail at Sh216.18 per litre, Diesel at Sh225.77 and Kerosene at Sh194.31. In Hola, motorists will pay Sh216.57 for Super Petrol, Sh226.18 for Diesel and Sh194.72 for Kerosene.
Meanwhile, motorists in Taveta will continue paying Sh214.64 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh224.11 for Diesel and Sh192.65 for Kerosene.
EPRA said the prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT), in line with the VAT Act, the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and Legal Notice No. 128 of July 14, 2026.
The regulator said the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol in June was US$886.92 per cubic metre, while Diesel averaged US$984.37 per cubic metre and Kerosene US$1,028.17 per cubic metre.
EPRA said the decision to maintain pump prices was made possible through government intervention to cushion consumers from fluctuations in international oil markets.
"The situation in the Middle East remains uncertain, creating high price volatility and as a result, the Government has extended the 8 per cent VAT on petroleum products for a further three months and utilised Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to ensure pump price stability," the Authority said.
Kenya imports all its petroleum products in refined form, meaning local pump prices are influenced by international fuel prices, the exchange rate and other statutory costs.
According to EPRA, the petroleum pricing regulations are designed to cap retail fuel prices while allowing importers and marketers to recover prudently incurred costs and protecting consumers from excessive price increases.