The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has retained the maximum retail prices of super petrol, diesel and kerosene for the period between July 15 and August 14, 2026.
In a statement on Tuesday, July 14, EPRA said the maximum pump prices will remain unchanged despite heightened volatility in international energy markets.
“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th July 2026 to 14th August 2026.
“In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene remain unchanged,” EPRA stated.
The authority noted that the prices are inclusive of the Value Added Tax (VAT), in line with the VAT Act, 2013, the Finance Act, 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 and the revised rates for excise duty.
According to EPRA, the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol was US$886.92 per cubic metre in June 2026; Diesel was US$984.37 per cubic metre while Kerosene was US$1028.17 per cubic metre over the same period.
The price of Super Petrol will continue retailing at Ksh214.03 per litre in Nairobi, Diesel at Ksh222.86 per litre and Kerosene at Ksh191.38 per litre.
This comes hours after the government extended the 8 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on petroleum products for another three months.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the extension is intended to cushion consumers from global oil market pressures.
CS Wandayi also noted that the extension follows consultations with the National Treasury to cushion the public from continued volatility in the global oil market.
“As part of the Government’s commitment to cushioning households and businesses from international market volatility, in consultation with the National Treasury, we have extended the application period for 8 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products for a further three months, until October 14, 2026,” Wandayi said.
Further, the energy CS said the government would inject Ksh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy during the July–August 2026 pricing cycle to maintain current pump prices.
