The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased the prices of petrol and diesel for the April to May 2026 cycle, putting to an end to weeks of anticipation.

In its latest fuel review released on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol and Diesel has been increased by Ksh28.69 per litre and Ksh40.30 per litre respectively while the price of Kerosene remain unchanged.

Following the revision, Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will now retail at Ksh206.97, Ksh206.84 and Ksh152.78 effective today midnight for the next 30 days. 

The regulator disclosed that the calculated maximum retail prices of petroleum products will be in force from April 15 to May 14, 2026.

EPRA announced effectively,  the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene has been reduced from 16 per cent to 13 per cent in order to cushion consumers from the high landed cost of petroleum products as a result of the escalated prices in the international market.

The Government will further cushion the consumers through the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund by utilising approximately Ksh6.2 Billion to stabilise the pump prices.

In its pronouncement, the regulator clarified that the Super Petrol delivered by One Petroleum through the MT Paloma has not been included in the computation of the new fuel prices.

“We wish to reiterate that as per the earlier directive from Government, the Super Petrol delivered by One Petroleum ex MT Paloma has not been included in the computation of the applicable prices,” EPRA clarified.

Meanwhile, EPRA announced that the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol increased by 41.53 per cent from Ksh75,266.82 per cubic metre in December last year to Ksh106,526.39 in January 2026.

Similarly, the landed cost of Diesel increased by Ksh68.72 per cent from Ksh82,292.99 per cubic metre to Ksh138,764.76 per cubic metre while Kerosene increased by 105.15 per cent from Ksh82,684.76 per cubic metre to Ksh169,632.55 per cubic metre over the same period.

In Mombasa, motorists will face some of the highest retail prices in the country, with Super Petrol retailing at Ksh203.69 per litre, Diesel at Ksh203.56, and Kerosene at Ksh149.49.

On the other hand, in Nakuru and Kisumu, the price of Super Petrol will retail at Ksh206.03 and Ksh206.85 respectively while Diesel in these cities will retail at Ksh206.25 and Ksh207.06 respectively for the next 30 days.

The increase comes despite earlier assurances from the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum that the county has sufficient fuel stock, a promise that had initially raised hopes among motorists that prices would stabilise or even drop.

Instead, the latest review has delivered a sharp fuel increase, adding pressure on motorists, households and businesses already struggling with a high cost of living.

The latest increase is likely to trigger a ripple effect across the country’s economy, with transport costs expected to rise and, consequently, the prices of goods and services.