The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for the March–April pricing cycle, ending weeks of speculation among Kenyans and motorists over possible adjustments.
In a statement released on Saturday, March 14, the regulator confirmed that the retail prices of petroleum products would remain stable despite concerns linked to tensions in the Middle East that had raised fears of a potential increase.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol will continue retailing at Ksh178.28 per litre, Diesel at Ksh166.54, and Kerosene at Ksh152.78.
EPRA Announces No Change in Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Prices for March–April Cycle. Photo: Courtesy.
Motorists in Mombasa will continue to enjoy some of the lowest fuel prices in the country. In the coastal city, Super Petrol will retail at Ksh175.00 per litre, Diesel at Ksh163.26, and Kerosene at Ksh149.49.
Meanwhile, in Nakuru, the price of Super Petrol will remain at Ksh177.34 per litre, while Diesel and Kerosene will retail at Ksh165.95 and Ksh152.21, respectively, according to the latest EPRA review.
In Eldoret, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) set Super Petrol at Ksh178.15 per litre, Diesel at Ksh166.77, and Kerosene at Ksh153.03 for the next 30 days.
The regulator noted that the prices include the 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and updated excise duty rates adjusted for inflation.
EPRA also revealed that the average landed cost of imported petroleum products rose during the review period.
The cost of Super Petrol recorded a slight increase, while Diesel and Kerosene registered higher rises over the same period.
However, the authority explained that the current fuel prices were based on cargoes delivered between February 10 and March 9.
As a result, tensions in the Middle East had not yet significantly affected the latest pricing cycle.
Concerns have persisted over a potential fuel supply disruption linked to escalating tensions around Iran.
However, the government has moved to reassure the public, saying it is working closely with oil marketers to ensure the country’s fuel supply remains stable.
Opiyo Wandayi stated that Kenya currently has sufficient fuel reserves and urged citizens not to panic.
He added that consultations with oil marketers confirmed that fuel shipments to the country would continue despite the regional tensions.
The concerns stem from threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route that handles a significant share of the world’s oil exports from Gulf nations such as Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
Kenya relies heavily on fuel imports from the Gulf through government-to-government supply agreements.
