By Ken Muthomi - Reporter
Kenya, 14 July 2026 - Fuel prices across the country will remain unchanged for the next month, according to the latest Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
In Nairobi, EPRA confirmed on Thursday that super petrol will continue retailing at Ksh214.03 per litre, diesel at KSh 222.86 per litre and kerosene at Ksh191.38 per litre.
The prices will remain in force from Wednesday, July 15, 2026, to Friday, August 14, 2026, with EPRA expected to review the next pricing cycle in mid-August.
The regulator has said that the prices will be inclusive of the Value Added Tax, in line with the VAT Act 2013, as well as the revised rates for excise duty adjusted for inflation.
EPRA attributed the decision to continued tensions in the Middle East, particularly disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for the global energy supply, which have triggered volatility in international oil markets.
The average landed cost of imported Super Petrol rose to US$886.92 per cubic metre in June 2026, while Diesel averaged US$984.37 per cubic metre and Kerosene stood at US$1,028.17 per cubic metre, according to EPRA.
“Currently, Kenya imports all its petroleum product requirements in refined form, and the products are traded in international markets based on a pricing benchmark,” the authority stated.
The announcement comes hours after the Ministry of Energy announced the extension of the 8% Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products for another three months to shield motorists and businesses from the rising global fuel prices.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi confirmed on Tuesday that the extension was agreed upon in consultation with the National Treasury.
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Furthermore, the government has set aside KSh 945 million in subsidy from the Petroleum Development Levy to stabilise pump prices during the July–August 2026 pricing cycle.
The measures will be fundamental in ensuring that petroleum products remain as affordable despite rising tensions in the Middle East Region, which has raised concerns over disruptions to global energy markets.
However, the ministry has assured that the country's petroleum supply remains secure, with all scheduled cargoes arriving and offloading as planned.
The CS has particularly noted that the Government-to-Government (G2G) fuel supply arrangement has played a key role in strengthening Kenya's energy security by reducing pressure on foreign exchange demand, improving supply predictability and enhancing the resilience of the country's petroleum supply chain.