Kenyans will pay more for fuel starting July 15, following a new review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) that has pushed prices of super petrol, diesel, and kerosene upward by Ksh.8.99, Ksh.8.67, and Ksh.9.65 per litre, respectively.
In its latest monthly pricing update released on Monday, July 15, EPRA attributed the price hikes to increased global landing costs of petroleum products.
New Fuel Prices (July 15 – August 14, 2025)
In Nairobi, the new pump prices are:
- Super Petrol – Ksh.186.31
- Diesel – Ksh.171.58
- Kerosene – Ksh.156.58
In Mombasa:
- Super Petrol – Ksh.183.02
- Diesel – Ksh.168.30
- Kerosene – Ksh.153.29
In Kisumu:
- Super Petrol – Ksh.186.15
- Diesel – Ksh.171.78
- Kerosene – Ksh.156.83
Global Factors Behind the Hike
EPRA Director-General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria said the increases reflect the rising cost of petroleum products on the international market, driven in part by ongoing geopolitical tensions and market volatility.
“The average landed cost of imported super petrol increased by 6.45% from US$590.24 per cubic metre in May 2025 to US$628.30 in June,” Bargoria stated.
“Diesel rose by 6.27%, while kerosene recorded the sharpest increase at 6.95%, reaching US$608.54 per cubic metre.”
These changes continue to exert pressure on household and transport costs, with ripple effects expected across food distribution, logistics, and public service vehicle (PSV) fare structures.
Public Reactions and Economic Implications
The increase comes at a time of heightened public concern over rising living costs, especially after months of youth-led protests demanding economic relief. Critics argue that the government should reconsider some of the fuel taxes and levies, which remain among the highest in the region.
Earlier this week, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi clashed over the real cause of high pump prices, with Nyoro blaming excessive taxation, while Wandayi cited global market disruptions—particularly the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
The latest EPRA pricing review will remain in effect until August 14, 2025, when the next monthly review is expected.
