Kenyan motorists will have to dig deeper into their pockets after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a sharp increase in the prices of petroleum products, effective from July 15 to August 14, 2025.
According to EPRA, the maximum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will increase by KShs 8.99, KShs 8.67, and KShs 9.65 per litre, respectively.
The hike, EPRA stated, is largely attributed to a significant rise in the average landed cost of imported petroleum products in June 2025 compared to May 2025. Super Petrol’s landed cost rose by 6.45 percect from US$590.24 to US$628.30 per cubic metre. Diesel saw a 6.27 percent increase from US$580.23 to US$616.59, while Kerosene recorded the highest jump of 6.95 percent from US$569.00 to US$608.54 per cubic metre.
“These prices include the 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) in compliance with the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and inflation-adjusted excise duties as outlined in Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020,” said the Authority in a statement.
The price adjustments are made in line with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act, 2019, and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022. It empowers EPRA to regulate maximum retail and wholesale prices of petroleum products in the country.
The latest increase is expected to further strain household budgets and transport costs. Ripple effects likely to be felt across key sectors of the economy, including manufacturing and agriculture.
The full price breakdown for various regions across the country will be published on EPRA’s official platforms.