The Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has revealed an increase in prices of Super petrol, Diesel and Kerosene.
The new fuel prices will be effective as of January 15th to February 15th, 2025.
In accordance with section 101 of the petroleum and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th January 2025 to 14th February 2025.
Director General of EPRA Daniel Kiptoo noted.
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During the forced period, the maximum allowed petrol pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will now increase by Ksh.2.00/litre and Ksh.3.00/litre respectively.
The prices are inclusive of the 16% value added Tax (VAT) in line with the provisions of the Finance ACT 2023, The Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and the revised rates for excise duty adjusted for inflation as per Legal Notice No. 194 0f 2020.
He added.
Following the review, a litre of Super petrol in Nairobi will now retail at Ksh.176.58, Diesel at Ksh.167.06 and kerosene at Ksh.151.39.
In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, we have calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products, which will be in force from 15th January 2025 to 14th February 2025.^DC pic.twitter.com/DHRZVaITSt
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The average landed cost of imported Super petrol decreased by 0.14 from US$612.53 per cubic metre in November 2024 to US$611.69 per cubic metre in December 2024. Diesel increased by 0.6% from US$644.10 per cubic metre while kerosene decreased by 1.62% from US$660.30 per cubic metre to US$649.64 per cubic metre over the same period.
Daniel Kiptoo further noted.
