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Motorists will continue paying the same fuel prices for the next 30 days after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) retained pump prices in its latest monthly review.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the regulator said the maximum retail prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will remain unchanged for the period between July 15 to August 14, 2026.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol will continue retailing at Sh214.03 per litre, Diesel at Sh222.86, while Kerosene will remain at Sh191.38 per litre.
EPRA said the prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT), in line with the VAT Act and other applicable tax laws.
"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 July 15 to August 14, 2026.
In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene remain unchanged," EPRA said.
The regulator attributed the stable pump prices to continued government intervention despite uncertainty in international oil markets.
"The situation in the Middle East remains uncertain, creating high price volatility and as a result, the Government has extended the eight per cent VAT on petroleum products for a further three months and utilised Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to ensure pump price stability," EPRA said.
According to the regulator, the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol stood at US$886.92 per cubic metre in June, while Diesel averaged US$984.37 and Kerosene US$1,028.17 per cubic metre during the same period.
The unchanged prices mean motorists will continue paying the rates introduced in the previous review, when EPRA reduced diesel by Sh10 per litre, lowered Super Petrol by Sh0.22 and left kerosene prices unchanged.
The decision is expected to provide certainty for transport operators, manufacturers and households, with stable fuel prices helping contain transport and production costs over the next month.
Diesel remains the country's primary commercial fuel, powering public transport, freight movement, agriculture, construction and industrial activities, making its pricing a key factor in the cost of doing business.
EPRA reviews fuel prices every month based on movements in international petroleum prices, the exchange rate, the cost of importing refined petroleum products and applicable taxes and levies.
