The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in maximum retail pump prices for petroleum products for the period between January 15, 2026 and February 14, 2026.
In a statement issued in line with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, EPRA said the maximum allowed prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will decrease by KSh2.00 per litre, KSh1.00 per litre and KSh1.00 per litre respectively.
The revised prices take effect from January 15, 2026 and are inclusive of the 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) in accordance with the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and the revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation under Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.
EPRA attributed the price reductions to a decline in the average landed cost of imported petroleum products during the review period.
According to the regulator, the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol marginally declined by 0.10 per cent, from US$592.84 per cubic metre in November 2025 to US$592.24 per cubic metre in December 2025.
Diesel recorded a more significant drop, with landed costs decreasing by 4.20 per cent from US$654.24 per cubic metre to US$626.75 per cubic metre over the same period.
Kerosene saw the largest reduction, with its average landed cost falling by 8.92 per cent from US$667.05 per cubic metre in November 2025 to US$607.55 per cubic metre in December 2025.
EPRA noted that fluctuations in international oil prices and supply chain costs continue to influence local pump prices, adding that the monthly price review mechanism is designed to cushion consumers from sharp price volatilitywhile ensuring stability in the petroleum market.
The authority reiterated its commitment to transparency and adherence to the existing legal framework in setting fuel prices across the country.