The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has announced plans to review charges upwards by 14 per cent in order to remain stable following a sharp fuel price surge.

In a press release on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the association cited an unsustainable spike in operating costs following the latest fuel price review.

KTA stated that effective immediately, the adjustment comes as Kenyans begin a difficult month under the highest pump prices in history.

“Following the recent announcement by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on the review of fuel prices, the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) wishes to advise its members and the general public of the inevitable impact on transport costs,’ KTA said.

“KTA advises transporters to review their transport rates upwards by a minimum of 14% to remain sustainable.”

For the April 15 to May 14, 2026 cycle, the price of Super Petrol has increased by Ksh28.69 per litre, while Diesel has gone up by Ksh40.30 per litre. However, the price of kerosene remains unchanged during the review period.

“In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol and Diesel increased by KSHs.28.69/litre and KSHs.40.30/litre respectively, while the price of Kerosene remained unchanged,” EPRA noted in a statement on April 14, 2026.

A 55% Operating Burden

KTA Chairman Newton Wang’oo has emphasised that the sharp Ksh40.30 per litre increase in diesel has left the logistics sector with no choice but to adjust freight charges.

“Fuel accounts for approximately 55 per cent of the total operating costs of road freight,” the KTA advisory stated. “This substantial rise in input costs cannot be absorbed sustainably by transporters. It is therefore necessary to adjust transport rates by a minimum of 13.5 per cent to 14 per cent to reflect the new cost realities.”

EPRA further noted that the government will cushion the consumers through the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) fund by utilising approximately Ksh6.2 billion to stabilise the pump prices.

EPRA 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 stated.

Fuel cost in major cities

In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will retail at Ksh 206.97, Ksh 206.84 and Ksh 152.78 effective midnight for the next 30 days.

In Mombasa, Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will retail at Ksh203.69, Ksh203.56 and Ksh149.49 effective midnight for the next 30 days.