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Kenya's Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged for July 15 - August 14, 2026 Period

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) in Kenya announced on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, that fuel prices across the country will remain steady for the period running from July 15, 2026, to August 14, 2026 ¹²⁵¹⁰. This decision means that Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will retain their current pump prices, providing a temporary reprieve for consumers amidst global oil market volatility ¹⁷⁸.

Details of the Unchanged Prices

For the specified period, the retail prices for major towns are as follows:

• Super Petrol: KSh 214.03 per litre in Nairobi ⁶⁸.
• Diesel: KSh 222.86 per litre in Nairobi ⁶⁸.
• Kerosene: KSh 191.38 per litre in Nairobi ⁶.

These prices took effect at midnight on July 15, 2026, and will be valid until EPRA conducts its next review ⁵¹⁰.

Factors Influencing Price Stability

The decision by EPRA to maintain current prices is largely attributed to the Kenyan government's intervention to cushion consumers from rising global oil costs ⁸. Key measures include:

• Extension of VAT Relief: The government has extended the 8.0% Value Added Tax (VAT) relief on petroleum products for an additional three months, until October 14, 2026 ⁴⁶⁹. This extension has been crucial in keeping pump prices stable ⁴.
• Government Subsidies: The state is utilizing extended VAT relief measures and other interventions to maintain stable fuel prices ⁷⁹. This comes as oil markets remain volatile, partly due to disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route ⁷.

Kenya imports all its petroleum products in refined form, meaning local pump prices are heavily influenced by international fuel prices, the exchange rate, and other statutory costs ³.

Impact on Kenyans

This stability in fuel prices is expected to offer temporary relief to various sectors of the economy:

• Public Transport Operators: Reduced uncertainty in operational costs ⁵.
• Manufacturers and Farmers: Helps in planning and managing production costs ⁵.
• General Public: Fuel prices are a significant determinant of transport and commodity costs, so stability can help manage the cost of living ⁴⁵.

Despite the relief, some Kenyans have expressed frustration, particularly given expectations for a price reduction ¹. High diesel costs, however, continue to exert pressure on businesses and contribute to inflation ⁴.