The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that the maximum retail prices of petroleum products in Kenya will remain unchanged for the period from October 15 to November 14, 2025.

The decision was outlined in a press release issued on October 14, 2025, in line with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, which guide the calculation of fuel prices.

According to EPRA, the pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will stay constant during the review period. The prices include a 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) as required by the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and adjusted excise duty rates for inflation under Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.

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“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th October 2025 to 14th November 2025.”

Stability despite cost fluctuations

This stability comes despite slight changes in the landed costs of the products. The average landed cost of Super Petrol decreased by 0.10 per cent from US$620.84 per cubic metre in August to US$620.24 per cubic metre in September.

Diesel recorded a 1.57 per cent increase from US$614.08 to US$623.75 per cubic metre, while Kerosene rose by 2.97 per cent from US$609.59 to US$627.72 per cubic metre during the same period.

International market trends

The press release also provides a broader picture of global petroleum price trends. The statement highlights the movement of Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene prices in international markets over the past 12 months.

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The trade of these products is conducted in United States Dollars and later converted to Kenyan Shillings using prevailing exchange rates. It indicates that the exchange rate remained relatively stable, ranging from Ksh129.49 to Ksh129.88 to the dollar over the same period.

Additionally, Table 4 outlines the trend of Murban Crude Oil prices, which fluctuated between Ksh8,268 and Ksh10,425 per barrel in the last year.

Retail prices across major towns

A summary of the resultant retail prices for major towns across the country is contained in the statement. The report further provides a detailed breakdown of cost components for Nairobi.

EPRA noted that the Petroleum Pricing Regulations are designed to cap retail prices to recover importation and other prudently incurred costs while ensuring reasonable prices for consumers.

Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to fair competition and the protection of both consumers and investors in the energy and petroleum sectors.