On Saturday, February 14th 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in fuel prices, offering relief to consumers across Kenya. The new pump prices which are effective from February 15th to March 14th 2026, reflect a decrease of KES 4.24 for Super Petrol, KES 3.93 for Diesel, and KES 1.00 for Kerosene per litre. Consequently, the maximum retail prices in Nairobi will be at KES 178.28 for Super Petrol, KES 166.54 for Diesel, and KES 152.78 for Kerosene. These fuel prices include the 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT), as stipulated by the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024.
EPRA attributed the price adjustment to a decline in the average landed cost of refined petroleum products. Between December 2025 and January 2026, the cost per cubic metre of Super Petrol fell by 2.69 percent, from KES 76,288.03 to KES 74,239.91. Similarly, Diesel costs decreased by 6.37 percent, from KES 80,733.36 to KES 75,587.29, while Kerosene costs dropped by 1.44 percent, from KES 78,260.16 to KES 77,135.62. EPRA also noted that Kenya relies entirely on imported refined petroleum products, which are traded internationally based on global oil market dynamics. Additionally, the exchange rate between the Dollar and the Kenyan Shilling is also a key factor in determining local pump prices.
Regional Prices Detailed by EPRA
Regional variations in pricing reflect proximity to importation points. Mombasa, as the primary entry port for petroleum products, records the lowest prices nationally, with Super Petrol retailing at KES 175.00, Diesel at KES 163.26, and Kerosene at KES 149.49 per litre. In other major towns, prices remain slightly higher but still reflect the overall reduction: In Nakuru the fuel price for Super Petrol will be at KES 177.34, Diesel at KES 165.95, and Kerosene at KES 152.21; while Eldoret Super Petrol will retail at KES 178.16, Diesel at KES 166.77, and Kerosene at KES 153.03 per litre.
This release by EPRA marks the second consecutive monthly decline in fuel prices since the start of the year, following a reduction of Ksh 2.00 per litre in the January 2026 to February 2026 cycle. This latest adjustment provides a significant reprieve for motorists and the general public, especially in light of earlier concerns regarding potential new charges proposed by the regulator.
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