Fuel Prices for July–August Announced by EPRA

Kenyans will dig deeper into their pockets after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced significant fuel price hikes in its latest monthly review. The new prices, which take effect from Monday, July 15 to Wednesday, August 14, 2025, reflect sharp increases in the cost of Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene.

According to EPRA, Super Petrol will rise by Ksh8.99 per litre, Diesel by Ksh8.67, and Kerosene by Ksh9.65.

Revised Fuel Prices in Major Cities

In Nairobi, the new prices per litre are:

• Super Petrol – Ksh186.31
  
• Diesel – Ksh171.58
  
• Kerosene – Ksh156.58
  

Other regions will also feel the pinch, though prices vary slightly due to transport costs:

• Mombasa:
  
  • Super Petrol – Ksh183.02
    
  • Diesel – Ksh168.30
    
  • Kerosene – Ksh153.29
    
• Kisumu:
  
  • Super Petrol – Ksh186.15
    
  • Diesel – Ksh171.78
    
  • Kerosene – Ksh156.83
    
• Nakuru:
  
  • Super Petrol – Ksh185.33
    
  • Diesel – Ksh170.97
    
  • Kerosene – Ksh156.01
    
• Eldoret:
  
  • Super Petrol – Ksh186.15
    
  • Diesel – Ksh171.80
    
  • Kerosene – Ksh156.83

Why the Sudden Increase?

EPRA attributed the price hikes to a sharp rise in the average landed cost of imported petroleum products. Kenya, which does not produce or refine its own fuel, relies entirely on processed imports. Global price shifts, therefore, have a direct impact on local pump prices.

• The landed cost of Super Petrol rose by 6.45%, from US$590.24 to US$628.30 per cubic metre.
  
• Diesel increased by 6.27%, from US$580.23 to US$616.59.
  
• Kerosene saw the largest jump at 6.95%, rising from US$569.00 to US$608.54 per cubic metre.
  

These changes are compounded by domestic tax policies. The new prices include:

• 16% VAT as per the Finance Act 2023
  
• Adjustments under the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024
  
• Revised excise duty rates accounting for inflation, in line with Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020
  

EPRA emphasized that the pricing structure is determined by international market trends and Kenya’s reliance on imported, refined fuel.

What This Means for Kenyans

The steep price adjustments mark a departure from recent months, where EPRA had implemented minor fuel price reductions. The current surge may catch many consumers off guard and is likely to lead to higher transport, manufacturing, and food distribution costs in the coming weeks.

For commuters, transport operators, and businesses, the ripple effects of the hike could intensify the overall cost of living.