The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that the maximum retail prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene will remain unchanged for the monthly pricing cycle running from 15th March 2026 to 14th April 2026. In Nairobi, the during the 15 March 2026 to 14 April pumping cycle, the maximum retail prices for super petrol, diesel and kerosene have been set at KES 178.25, KES 166.54 and KES 152.80, respectively
In its latest review, EPRA noted a notable uptick in the average landed cost of all three petroleum products when comparing January and February 2026 data. The cost of imported super petrol saw a modest increase of 1.00%, rising from USD 576.34 per cubic metre to USD 582.11. Moreover, more substantial jumps were recorded for diesel and kerosene, which increased by 8.46% (from USD 586.80 to USD636.45 per cubic metre) and 6.79% (from USD 598.82 to US$639.48 per cubic metre), respectively.
EPRA Explains Price Freeze Amid Rising Global Energy Costs
Despite these upward pressures on the international market, EPRA has opted to keep local pump prices stable for the coming month. The Authority explained that the prices for this cycle are based on cargoes received and discharged between 10th February and 9th March 2026, which were primarily priced in February 2026. As a result, the full impact of the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has not yet been reflected in this calculation.
EPRA’s fuel prices are inclusive of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT), as stipulated by the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024. They also incorporate the revised excise duty rates, which have been adjusted for inflation in line with Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020. This price stability ensures that consumers will not face an increased financial burden at the pump for at least another month, even as global market dynamics continue to evolve.
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