EPRA's 14 October 2026 review raised Nairobi petrol by KSh 12.93, diesel by KSh 9.90 and kerosene by KSh 28.49, effective 15 October to 14 November.
Filling up costs more from this month. In its review on 14 October 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised the maximum pump prices of all three main fuels. The new caps apply from 15 October to 14 November 2026, as reported by Tech-ish and confirmed in Business Radar's price table.
The new prices in Nairobi
- Super petrol: KSh 226.96 per litre, up KSh 12.93 from KSh 214.03.
- Diesel: KSh 227.76 per litre, up KSh 9.90 from KSh 217.86.
- Kerosene: KSh 219.87 per litre, up KSh 28.49 from KSh 191.38.
The previous prices had been held unchanged for the 15 September to 14 October cycle, Kenyans.co.ke reported. These are maximum prices, so stations may sell for less, but not more. They include taxes.
Other towns
According to the figures published by Business Radar:
- Mombasa: petrol KSh 223.81, diesel KSh 224.61, kerosene KSh 216.71.
- Nakuru: petrol KSh 225.73, diesel KSh 226.93, kerosene KSh 219.06.
- Kisumu and Eldoret: petrol KSh 226.51, diesel KSh 227.71, kerosene KSh 219.83.
Why prices went up
Kenya imports all its fuel already refined, and EPRA sets pump prices from the landed cost of cargoes at Mombasa. Tech-ish reports that, according to EPRA, the average landed cost of super petrol rose 11.81% to US$977.55 per cubic metre. Diesel rose 11.32% and kerosene 9.41%. The shilling was almost flat against the dollar, at about KSh 129.9, so the increase came from higher world fuel prices rather than the exchange rate.
Kerosene went up the most. Tech-ish reports that EPRA linked this to the gap between kerosene and diesel prices: a wide gap encourages people to mix cheap kerosene into diesel, which damages engines. In Nairobi that gap is now KSh 7.89 per litre.
The prices include VAT at a temporary 8% rate, which replaced the usual 16% in April 2026. Tech-ish notes that EPRA's release does not say when the lower rate ends. A return to 16% would push prices higher.
What it costs you
For a typical 50-litre petrol tank in Nairobi, a full fill now costs about KSh 11,348, up from about KSh 10,702. For a car that does 10 km per litre, 100 km of driving now costs about KSh 2,270 in fuel instead of KSh 2,140.
What it means for buyers in Kenya
When fuel prices climb, fuel economy matters more. If you are choosing your next car, compare real-world consumption, not just the purchase price. Hybrids and smaller engines cost less to run, and smaller engines also fall into a lower excise duty band on import. The next EPRA review is due on 14 November 2026. If you are shopping now, you can browse our current stock.
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