Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), saying the reduction announced by the regulator is too small to provide meaningful relief to Kenyans facing a high cost of living.

Kalonzo spoke during Holy Mass at St. Mary’s Kibabii Catholic Church in Kanduyi Constituency, Bungoma County, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, shortly after EPRA released its monthly fuel price review.

The opposition leader argued that the latest reduction will not significantly lower transport costs, food prices, or the overall cost of living.

“Asubuhi wametangaza kupunguza bei ya mafuta na shillingi kumi peke yake. Sisi United Alternative Government tulitangaza kwamba pendekezo letu ni bei ya mafuta iteremke mpaka shilingi mia moja na sabini. Hii yao wamefanya imebakia Ksh220 per litre. Na bado sababu hiyo gharama ya maisha itaendelea kupanda juu,” Kalonzo said.

His remarks came after EPRA announced new fuel prices that will take effect between June 15 and July 14, 2026. Under the review, diesel prices dropped by Ksh10 per litre while super petrol prices fell by only Ksh0.22 per litre. Kerosene prices remained unchanged.

New EPRA fuel prices in Nairobi

Fuel Product	New Price (Ksh per litre)	Change
Super Petrol	214.03	-0.22
Diesel	222.86	-10.00
Kerosene	191.38	No change

Kalonzo said the government’s intervention falls far below what the opposition believes is necessary to ease pressure on households and businesses.

The United Alternative Government coalition has been pushing an economic plan that includes lower fuel prices and reduced pressure on consumers. According to the opposition’s recently unveiled alternative budget, government spending should be reduced to create room for policies that directly lower the cost of living.

Fuel prices remain contentious

The coalition has proposed reducing the national budget from Ksh4.82 trillion to Ksh4.318 trillion. Opposition leaders argue that cutting waste, improving tax compliance and reducing borrowing would help create fiscal space for targeted relief measures.

Fuel prices remain a major concern for many Kenyans because they affect almost every sector of the economy. Higher fuel costs increase transport charges, push up food prices and raise operating expenses for businesses.

The latest EPRA review reflected mixed movements in international petroleum markets. While the landed cost of imported super petrol fell slightly, diesel costs increased marginally during the review period.

The average landed cost of imported super petrol declined by 0.56 per cent, contributing to the slight reduction in pump prices. Diesel registered a marginal increase of 0.21 per cent in landed cost, while kerosene recorded a 0.33 per cent decline.

The regulator said the final prices also take into account taxes, levies and other statutory charges.