Fuel prices: Costs in one litre of petrol and diesel

The cost of fuel in Kenya remains heavily influenced by taxes, levies, and global import prices, according to the latest breakdown by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

Data shows the retail price of one litre of petrol stands at Sh214.24, while diesel retails at Sh232.86.

The landed cost — which reflects the price of imported fuel before local charges — is Sh117.82 for petrol and Sh167.51 for diesel.

Taxes and levies make up a significant portion of the final pump prices.

Motorists pay charges including excise duty, road maintenance levy, petroleum development levy, VAT, railway development levy, and import declaration fees.

Oil marketing companies also factor in importer and dealer margins, adding to the final retail cost.

Notably, diesel benefits from a price stabilisation subsidy of Sh23.82 per litre, helping cushion consumers from even higher prices.

The figures highlight the growing burden of fuel costs on households, transport, and businesses amid rising living expenses.