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Diesel drops by Ksh5 as EPRA announces new fuel prices

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a Ksh5 reduction in the price of diesel, while the prices of Super Petrol and kerosene will remain unchanged for the next month, for the August-September review. The new prices will take effect from midnight on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and remain in force until September […]

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has cut the price of diesel by Ksh5 per litre as part of their August-September review. Diesel will now cost Ksh217.86 per litre, down from Ksh222.86. Super Petrol and kerosene prices will stay the same at Ksh214.03 and Ksh191.38 per litre respectively in Nairobi. These new rates will be in effect from midnight on Saturday, August 15, 2026, until September 14, 2026.

This reduction comes after months of volatility in the petroleum market. Despite the decrease, the government has provided additional stabilization measures worth Ksh938 million to protect consumers. All three major fuel prices were previously unchanged in the July-August cycle. The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell recently, contributing to the price decrease.

The lower diesel price could help ease costs for businesses and transport operators, which rely heavily on diesel for their operations.

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