Fuel prices for petrol and kerosene drop by Sh1 as diesel remains unchanged
In Nairobi, motorists will now pay Sh185.31 for Super Petrol, Sh171.58 for diesel, and Sh155.58 for kerosene.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reduced the pump prices of super petrol and kerosene by Sh1 per litre, while the cost of diesel will remain unchanged for the next 30 days.
In its monthly review released on Thursday, EPRA said the new prices, which take effect from August 15 to September 14, 2025, were computed in line with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act, 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022.
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“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, we have calculated the maximum wholesale and retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from August 15, 2025, to September 14, 2025,” EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria said in a statement.
In Nairobi, motorists will now pay Sh185.31 for super petrol, Sh171.58 for diesel, and Sh155.58 for kerosene. In Mombasa, the prices are Sh182.03, Sh168.30, and Sh152.29, respectively.
The regulator said the adjustments reflect changes in the landed cost of petroleum products. The average landed cost of super petrol fell by 0.73 per cent from $628.30 per cubic metre in June to $623.71 in July. Diesel increased by 3.08 per cent to $635.58, while kerosene rose by 3.20 per cent to USD 628.02 in the same period.
The latest changes come amid a global dip in crude oil prices. Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) weekly bulletin released on August 8 showed Murban crude falling to $68.25 (Sh8,871) per barrel on August 7 from $73.52 (Sh9,550) on July 31, a decline attributed to expected higher supply as OPEC+ plans to increase production by 547,000 barrels per day from September.
Brent crude futures settled at $66.12 (Sh8,578), down 0.77 per cent, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell to $63.17 (Sh8,197), down 1.24 per cent.
“International oil prices decreased during the week ending August 7. Murban oil price decreased to USD 68.25 per barrel on August 7 from 73.52 per barrel on July 31,” the CBK said.
EPRA assured consumers that the purpose of the petroleum pricing regulations is to cap retail prices of products already in the country, ensuring importation and other costs are recovered while maintaining reasonable prices.
“The Authority wishes to assure the public of its continued commitment to the observance of fair competition and protection of the interests of both consumers and investors in the energy and petroleum sectors,” Bargoria said.
In the previous pricing cycle from July 15 to August 14, pump prices in Nairobi stood at Sh186.31 for petrol, Sh171.58 for diesel, and Sh156.58 for kerosene, after a sharp rise in global oil prices pushed the cost higher.
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