Fuel prices drop by Sh2 in January review

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced that Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene dropped by Sh2, Sh1 and Sh1 per litre respectively.

In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene now retail at Sh182.52, Sh170.47 and Sh153.78, respectively, effective midnight for the next 30 days.

Epra said the new fuel prices will take effect from January 15 to February 14, 2026.

“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, we have calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th January 2026 to 14th February 2026,” Epra said.

“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.”

In the December review, in Nairobi, motorists paid Sh184.52 for Super Petrol, Sh171.47 for Diesel, and Sh154.78 for Kerosene.

Pump prices in Mombasa were Sh18.24 for super petrol, Sh168.19 for diesel and Sh151.49 for kerosene. Super petrol retailed at Sh183.56 in Nakuru, with diesel going for Sh170.87 and kerosene Sh154.21.

In Eldoret, the pump prices were Sh184.38 for super petrol, Sh171.68 for diesel and Sh155.03 for kerosene.

The pump prices were Sh184.37 for super petrol, Sh171.68 for diesel and Sh155.03 for kerosene in Kisumu.

This, even as consumers continue to pay at least nine taxes at the pump to fund government projects, with the Road Maintenance Levy, VAT and excise duty accounting for the biggest share of taxes.