EPRA June 2026 Fuel Review: Relief for Diesel Consumers as Motorists Slam ‘Insulting’ 22-Cent Petrol Cut; The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has released its highly anticipated monthly fuel pricing review for the June–July 2026 cycle, delivering a starkly divided outcome for Kenyan consumers. While diesel users have received major economic relief, private motorists relying on super petrol have expressed deep frustration over what industry lobbies are describing as a dismissive token reduction.
In the new prices, which took effect at midnight, the maximum retail pump price for Super Petrol was reduced by a marginal KSh 0.22 per litre. In stark contrast, Diesel prices have dropped by a substantial KSh 10.00 per litre. The price of Kerosene remains completely unchanged for the next 30 days.
New Fuel Prices Across Major Kenyan Towns (June 15 – July 14, 2026)
Following the review, here is exactly how much you will pay at the pump in your local town:
| Town | Super Petrol (KSh) | Diesel (KSh) | Kerosene (KSh) |
| Nairobi | 214.03 | 222.86 | 191.38 |
| Mombasa | 210.87 | 219.58 | 188.09 |
| Kisumu | 214.00 | 222.95 | 191.45 |
| Nakuru | 213.05 | 221.99 | 190.50 |
| Eldoret | 214.01 | 222.96 | 191.47 |
The KSh 10 Billion Secret: Why Diesel Dropped So Heavily
The massive KSh 10 drop in Diesel prices comes amid heavy political undertones and behind-the-scenes negotiations. Prior to the announcement, public transport operators and logistical stakeholders in Mombasa had threatened a nationwide shutdown over escalating operating overheads.
To avert a crippling transport strike, EPRA confirmed that the government intervened by drawing approximately KSh 10 Billion from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund to heavily subsidize Diesel (by KSh 34.07 per litre) and Kerosene (by KSh 55.68 per litre).
Additionally, the pricing structure was eased by a temporary legal notice that scales back the Value Added Tax (VAT) components on petroleum products under ongoing legislative adjustments.
Motorists Association Blasts EPRA Over ‘Insulting’ Changes
Despite the drops, the Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has issued a stinging statement blasting the regulator. Motorists argue that despite international crude oil prices dropping significantly throughout May 2026 due to easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Kenyan petrol consumers are not seeing the true benefits.
“Petrol prices have been reduced by a token KSh 0.22 per litre—an amount that can only be described as insulting and dismissive of the economic hardships facing ordinary citizens,” a statement from the lobby group read.
MAK has demanded a complete public audit of the current landing cost calculations and the ongoing Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel import arrangement, claiming the pricing updates are increasingly driven by political bargaining rather than transparent scientific formulas.
What This Means for the Economy
While private car owners will find little comfort in saving 22 cents per litre, the KSh 10 drop in diesel is expected to slightly lower operating pressures across manufacturing, agricultural transport, and the public transport (Matatu) sector. However, with the ongoing Parliamentary heat surrounding the proposed tax measures in the Finance Bill 2026, the cost of living remains a highly volatile topic on the streets of Nairobi.
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