The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that fuel prices in Kenya will remain unchanged for the review period between March 15 and April 14, 2026.

In a statement released on March 14, EPRA said the maximum retail pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will remain the same across the country despite a rise in the average landed cost of the products in the global market.

The pricing review was conducted in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, which mandates the authority to regulate petroleum prices in Kenya.

Rising Landed Costs of Fuel Products

According to EPRA, the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol increased slightly by 1.00 percent, rising from US$576.34 per cubic metre in January 2026 to US$582.11 per cubic metre in February 2026.

Diesel recorded a sharper increase of 8.46 percent, moving from US$586.80 per cubic metre in January to US$636.45 per cubic metre in February.

Meanwhile, the landed cost of Kerosene rose by 6.79 percent during the same period, from US$598.82 per cubic metre to US$639.48 per cubic metre.

The authority noted that the computation considered vessels that arrived and discharged their cargo between February 10 and March 9, 2026. Most of these shipments were priced in February, meaning recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East have not yet affected local pump prices.

Taxes and Regulatory Framework

EPRA explained that the fuel prices are inclusive of the 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with provisions of the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024.

The prices also factor in revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation as stipulated in Legal Notice No.194 of 2020.

The authority reiterated that Kenya currently imports all its petroleum products in refined form, which are traded on international markets based on established pricing benchmarks.

Global Oil Market Trends

International petroleum prices have fluctuated significantly over the past year. Data from EPRA shows that Super Petrol prices averaged US$686.53 per metric tonne in February 2026, compared to US$642.73 in January.

Diesel prices also increased to US$637.76 per metric tonne in February from US$580.65 in January, while kerosene rose to US$681.20 per metric tonne from US$635.03.

The cost of crude oil has also shown a declining trend in recent months. The price of Murban Crude Oil fell to US$63.06 per barrel in February 2026 compared to US$65.53 per barrel in January.

EPRA also highlighted the role of exchange rates in determining fuel prices in Kenya. Since petroleum products are traded globally in United States Dollars, the exchange rate between the dollar and the Kenyan shilling is factored into pump price calculations.

Over the last year, the exchange rate has remained relatively stable, averaging around KSh129 per US dollar.

EPRA Assures Fair Pricing for Consumers

EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria said the petroleum pricing regulations are designed to ensure that importation and operational costs are recovered while maintaining reasonable prices for consumers.

The authority added that it remains committed to ensuring fair competition within the energy sector while protecting the interests of both consumers and investors.