A fresh petition has been filed at the High Court in Nyamira challenging the recent fuel price increase announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for the May and June 2026 pricing cycle.
The petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) seeks urgent conservatory orders to stop the implementation of the new fuel prices arguing that the increase was unfair, unconstitutional and lacked proper public participation.
According to court documents, LSK claims the rise in the prices of Super Petrol and Diesel will continue increasing the cost of living and negatively affect Kenyans already struggling with the high economic situation in the country.
LSK challenges the new fuel prices in court. Photo: Courtesy.
The society further argues that the process used to review the prices lacked transparency and accountability, raising concerns about how the new fuel charges were arrived at by the relevant authorities.
“The petition and application have been lodged to protect the general public who stand to suffer irreparably should the orders sought herein not be allowed,” part of the petition reads.
The petition also questions the government’s use of nearly Ksh5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund claiming there has been inadequate disclosure on how the funds were calculated, allocated and utilized.
LSK has moreover challenged the temporary waiver of sulphur standards announced by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) saying the move could expose Kenyans to health and environmental risks.
Notably, the petition highlights that the waiver may violate constitutional rights related to a clean and healthy environment, consumer protection and public health as outlined in the Constitution of Kenya.
Among the orders being sought in court, the petitioner wants the government and relevant agencies compelled to publish a detailed breakdown showing how fuel prices are calculated including taxes, levies, exchange rates, margins and subsidy allocations.
The society is also seeking orders to stop the use of money from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund without full public accountability and disclosure to Kenyans.
LSK further argues that the continued implementation of the fuel prices could trigger more public anger and demonstrations across the country due to the already rising cost of living.
“The impugned fuel prices impose a grave burden upon consumers and threaten rights under Articles 43 and 46 of the Constitution,” the petition states.
The latest petition comes amid growing public concern and criticism from Kenyans following the recent increase in fuel prices which has already affected transport costs and prices of basic commodities in different parts of the country.
