Kenya hikes fuel prices again as diesel hits record high

Kenya hikes fuel prices again as diesel hits record high

The Kenyan government, through the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), has announced another sharp increase in fuel prices, raising concerns over rising living costs in the country.

According to the latest review, fuel prices have gone up by about 23.5 percent, coming shortly after a previous 24.2 percent increase last month, intensifying pressure on consumers and businesses already struggling with high transport and production costs.

Under the new pricing structure, petrol in Nairobi will now retail at 214.25 Kenyan shillings per litre, up from around 207 shillings.

Diesel recorded the steepest jump, rising from 196.63 shillings to 242.92 shillings per litre—its highest level in Kenya’s history. Kerosene, however, remains unchanged at 152.78 shillings per litre.

EPRA attributed the adjustment to tightening global crude oil supply and rising energy costs, worsened by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Kenya, which relies heavily on imported petroleum products—mainly sourced from Gulf countries through government-to-government agreements—remains highly exposed to fluctuations in the international oil market.

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