EPRA announces drop in petrol and kerosene prices
By Kenneth Mwenda, August 14, 2025The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a small reduction in petrol and kerosene prices across Kenya, effective from August 15 to September 14, 2025. Super petrol and kerosene will see a decrease of Ksh1 per litre, while diesel prices will remain unchanged.
The authority stated that the new prices are inclusive of 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT), by the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024.
“In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol and Kerosene decrease by Kshs1.00/litre, respectively, while the price of diesel remained unchanged,” EPRA said.
The average landed cost of imported Super Petrol decreased by 0.73 per cent, falling from Ksh81,196.10 per cubic metre in June to Ksh80,602.93 in July 2025. Diesel costs increased by 3.08 per cent, from Ksh79,682.80 to Ksh82,136.91 per cubic metre, while kerosene rose by 3.20 per cent, from Ksh78,642.49 to Ksh81,159.92 per cubic metre during the same period.
Kenya depends on imports
Kenya relies entirely on imports for its refined petroleum products. Prices are largely influenced by international benchmarks, including Murban Crude oil, which has seen a steady decline in the past 12 months, dropping from Ksh10,664.18 per barrel in August 2024 to Ksh8,221.70 in July 2025. EPRA also considers the USD–Kenya Shilling exchange rate, which remained relatively stable at around Ksh129.58 per US dollar in July 2025.
The authority provided a detailed summary of the retail prices for major towns, highlighting that Nairobi motorists can expect only slight relief at the pumps. Super petrol and kerosene are the main beneficiaries of the adjustment, whereas diesel continues at the same rate due to increased landed costs.
EPRA encouraged the public to stay informed about the changes and plan fuel consumption accordingly. The regulator also reminded stakeholders that the adjustments are part of Kenya’s efforts to maintain transparent and fair pricing for petroleum products in line with the Petroleum Act 2019 and relevant legal notices.