The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has demanded a comprehensive review of fuel taxes and levies to reduce the cost burden and improve transparency.

In a statement by KNCCI on Thursday, April 16, 2026, the KNCCI CEO KK Mutai called for an Institutionalised public-private sector dialogue to ensure consultation before major pricing decisions.

On his part, Mutai demanded targeted support for transport operators, SMEs, and export sectors most affected by rising fuel and logistics costs.

“Kenya cannot continue to manage fuel shocks through short-term measures. Structural reforms are now unavoidable.” The private sector stands ready to partner with the government to stabilise prices, protect jobs, and safeguard Kenya’s economic competitiveness,” Mutai stated.

EPRA new fuel price

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in fuel prices late Wednesday following a government decision to lower the value-added tax on petroleum products, a move expected to ease pressure on consumers and businesses.

In a notice issued on the night of April 15, 2026, EPRA said the changes were made in line with a tax revision by the National Treasury.

“Pursuant to Legal Notice No. 70 dated 15th April 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury has revised the Value Added Tax rate from 13% to 8%,” the authority said.

The regulator outlined new pump prices in Nairobi, noting that “Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene now retail at Kshs.197.60, Kshs.196.63 and Kshs.152.78.”

The updated petroleum pump price list, EPRA said, is contained in Annex I, while a detailed breakdown for Nairobi appears in Annex II.

The tax adjustment has led to a drop in the cost of petrol and diesel.

“As a result, the pump price per litre in Nairobi of Super Petrol & Diesel decreases by KShs.9.37 & KShs.10.21 per litre respectively while that of Kerosene remains unchanged,” the notice stated.

Subsidy on Kerosene

At the same time, the subsidy on kerosene has been reduced.

“Consequently, the level of subsidy on Kerosene reduces from the current KShs.108.10 to KShs.96.56/litre,” EPRA said.

The regulator noted that the pricing was determined under existing legal frameworks.

“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 April 2026 to 14th May 2026.”

It added that the revised figures reflect the updated tax rate.

“Accordingly, we have recalculated the maximum retail pump prices that will be in force from 16th April 2026 to 14th May 2026 taking into account this revised Value Added Tax rates.”

The announcement comes as Kenya continues to adjust fuel pricing in response to tax policy and broader economic pressures, with the latest move offering modest relief at the pump while signalling a shift in subsidy levels.

Fuel prices rose significantly in EPRA’s April 15, 2026, review, sparking public uproar and prompting President William Ruto to intervene.