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How July-August fuel prices will retail in major towns after EPRA’s review

How July-August fuel prices will retail in major towns after EPRA’s review
Fuel pumps at a petrol station. PHOTO/@EPRA_KE/X

Kenyan motorists and households will continue paying the same prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene over the next 30 days after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) retained maximum pump prices in its latest monthly fuel price review.

In a statement on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, EPRA said the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will remain unchanged during the period. The regulator noted that the published rates are the maximum pump prices that fuel marketers can charge consumers across the country.

The latest review means motorists in Nairobi will continue paying Ksh214.03 per litre for Super Petrol, Ksh222.86 per litre for Diesel and Ksh191.38 per litre for Kerosene. The prices take effect at midnight on 15 July 2026 and will remain in force until 14 August 2026.

Mombasa continues to post some of the lowest fuel prices in the country due to its proximity to Kenya’s fuel import facilities. Under the latest review, Super Petrol in Mombasa will retail at Ksh 210.87 per litre, while Diesel and Kerosene will sell at Ksh219.58 and Ksh188.09, respectively.

People Daily digital screengrab of EPRA’s fuel price distribution across major towns.PHOTO/@EPRA_KE/X

In neighbouring Kilifi, motorists will pay Ksh211.68 for Super Petrol, Ksh 220.45 for Diesel and Ksh188.96 for Kerosene. In Thika, Super Petrol will retail at Ksh213.70, Diesel at Ksh222.50 and Kerosene at Ksh191.02. Consumers in Machakos will pay Ksh214.07 for Super Petrol, Ksh222.91 for Diesel and Ksh191.41 for Kerosene.

In the Mt Kenya region, motorists in Nyeri will continue paying Ksh215.90 for Super Petrol, Ksh 224.87 for Diesel and Ksh193.38 for Kerosene, while residents of Embu will purchase the three products at Ksh215.46, Ksh 224.40 and Ksh192.91 respectively.

Matatus and other vehicles in Nairobi. PHOTO/@RoadSafetyNGOs/X
Matatus and other vehicles in Nairobi. PHOTO/@RoadSafetyNGOs/X

Northern Kenya records highest fuel prices

The highest fuel prices remain concentrated in northern and remote parts of the country, reflecting the higher cost of transporting petroleum products over long distances. Mandera continues to post the highest prices nationally, with Super Petrol retailing at Ksh234.68 per litre, Diesel at Ksh245.04 and Kerosene at Ksh213.56.

Motorists in Eldas will pay Ksh231.45 for Super Petrol and Ksh241.57 for Diesel, while consumers in Elwak will purchase Super Petrol at Ksh230.94 and Diesel at Ksh241.02 per litre. Other towns with relatively high fuel prices include Moyale, Tarbaj, Wajir, Sololo and Marsabit.

The decision to retain fuel prices means transport operators, businesses and households will not face additional fuel-related costs over the next month. Stable fuel prices are expected to help contain pressure on transport fares and the cost of moving goods across the country, a key factor in Kenya’s inflation outlook.

With the latest review, Nairobi motorists will continue paying Ksh214.03 for Super Petrol, Ksh 222.86 for Diesel and Ksh191.38 for Kerosene, while consumers in Mombasa will continue enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices among Kenya’s major urban centres.

The revised maximum pump prices took effect at midnight on 15 July 2026 and will remain applicable until 14 August 2026.

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