Relief for Kenyans as EPRA announces reduced fuel prices
The drop is seen as a move by the government to tame runaway inflation that settled at 6.5 per cent in July.
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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