The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Sunday announced its latest fuel price review for the June–July cycle, offering motorists mixed fortunes. Super Petrol will retail at KES214.03 per litre, reflecting a marginal drop of KES0.22, while Diesel recorded a sharper decline of KES10.00, now retailing at KES222.86 per litre. Kerosene remains unchanged at KES191.38 per litre.
Even after two straight cuts, diesel at KES 222.86 is still about 34% higher than the KES 166.54 Kenyans paid in March, a gap that continues to weigh on matatu, bus, and freight rates, which were repriced upward during May’s strike. Petrol, at KES 214.03, sits roughly 20% above its pre-crisis level.
Kerosene is the toughest story: at KES 191.38, it’s 25% more expensive than in March, and got no relief this cycle, a direct hit to cooking and lighting costs for lower-income households. For transport operators, easing diesel may slow further fare hikes, but it won’t reverse what’s already been charged. Whether fares come down depends on what happens over the next one or two review cycles.
Kenya Fuel Price Trend: March – June 2026
| PERIOD | PETROL | DIESEL | KEROSENE | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar–14 Apr | 178.28 | 166.54 | 152.78 | Pre-crisis baseline |
| 15 Apr (initial) | 206.97 | 206.84 | 152.78 | Hormuz-driven shock |
| Apr (VAT cut to 8%) | 197.60 | 196.63 | 152.78 | Mid-cycle relief |
| 15 May (initial) | 214.25 | 242.92 | 152.78 | Record diesel high; PSV strike |
| 19 May (revised) | 214.25 | 232.86 | 191.38 | Diesel cut after protests |
| 15 Jun (current) | 214.03 | 222.86 | 191.38 | Second diesel cut delivered |
EPRA attributed the adjustments for the fuel price to global oil price movements, import costs, and currency stability. Brent crude eased by over 3% in early June, while the shilling averaged 129.82 per USD, cushioning consumers from sharper increases. The government also injected KES10.3 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to subsidize diesel and kerosene, helping keep prices relatively stable.
Despite the relief, transporters have already signaled higher fares and freight charges, citing cumulative fuel costs and inflationary pressures. Historically, diesel price changes directly affect transport and logistics, often translating into higher food and commodity prices for households. Even with subsidies, consumers frequently face indirect inflation through rising logistics costs.
For households, the fuel price adjustment offers little relief, while unchanged kerosene prices keep domestic energy costs steady but elevated. The June review underscores the delicate balance between global market forces, government intervention, and the everyday realities faced by Kenyan consumers.
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