Members of the public have taken to social media to express mixed reactions following a fuel price increase announced by Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
According to EPRA, the new prices, effective from April 15 to May 14, 2026, were set in line with the Petroleum Act, 2019. In the latest review, the maximum retail price of Super Petrol rose by KSh 28.69 per litre, while Diesel increased by KSh 40.30 per litre. The price of Kerosene remained unchanged.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will now retail at KSh 206.97, KSh 206.84, and KSh 152.78 per litre respectively.
EPRA noted that the prices are inclusive of taxes, including Value Added Tax (VAT), which has been reduced from 16% to 13% in a bid to cushion consumers from rising global fuel costs. The government is also utilizing approximately KSh 6.2 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund to stabilize pump prices.
Despite these interventions, the announcement has sparked widespread reactions online, with many Kenyans raising concerns over the rising cost of living. Some fear an immediate increase in transport fares, while others expressed frustration, noting they may be forced to walk to work or adjust their daily routines.
The development comes amid ongoing economic pressures, with households already grappling with high commodity prices. As the new fuel prices take effect, attention now shifts to how the increase will impact transport and overall living costs in the coming weeks.
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