EPRA fuel prices: How November’s price freeze could affect bus fares ahead of Christmas travel rush

Kenya has decided to keep fuel prices steady for another month, affecting bus fares as the country prepares for the busy holiday travel season. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced this on November 14, 2026, keeping Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene prices the same for November 15 through December 14. This means motorists and transport operators won't see price hikes during the festive rush, even though importing petroleum products is becoming more expensive.

In Nairobi, a litre of Super Petrol is still Ksh226.96, Diesel at Ksh227.76, and Kerosene at Ksh219.87. Long-distance bus companies are preparing for more passengers, and some have already shared their December fares. For example, ENA Coach revealed its rates for routes from Nairobi to Western Kenya, Nyanza, and the Coast. Travelers can expect to pay between Ksh1,700 and Ksh1,800 for trips between Nairobi and various Western Kenya and Nyanza destinations, and Ksh3,000 for some trips to Mombasa.

EPRA decided to keep fuel prices high because the cost of importing petroleum products has gone up. The government spent Ksh4.6 billion from a fund to keep fuel prices from going up. However, even though fuel prices won't change, bus fares might still go up because bus companies also think about things like vehicle maintenance and staff salaries when deciding on fares.

The unchanged fuel prices and published bus fares give travelers a chance to plan their budgets and book tickets before the busy holiday travel season.