The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), has announced a reduction in fuel prices for the month of January 2026, marking the first decrease following a three-month period of price stability. These maximum retail price will be effective from midnight on the 15th of January, and remaining in force until the 14th of February. Following the announcement, Super Petrol will decrease by KES 2 per litre, while Diesel and Kerosene will each drop by KES 1 per litre.
Reviewed Fuel Prices
According to EPRA, the new maximum retail prices in the capital city of Nairobi will stand at KES 182.52 for Super Petrol, KES 170.47 for Diesel, and KES 153.78 for Kerosene. This revision is applied uniformly across major urban centers, with adjusted rates for Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kisumu, reflecting regional transportation differentials. The adjustment represents a slight relief from the previous month’s rates, where Nairobi motorists paid KES 184.52 for Super petrol, KES 171.47 for Diesel and KES 154.78 for Kerosene.
The pricing determination was made in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and the stipulations of Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022. EPRA further clarified that the announced fuel prices are inclusive of a 16% Value Added Tax, as mandated by the Finance Act 2023 and subsequent amendments, alongside excise duty rates that have been adjusted for inflation under Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020. The regulator further stated that the fuel price adjustments are due to trends in the global oil market.
These announcement brings relief to consumers, most especially motorists, translating to reduced fuel cost as the year begins.
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