The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene will remain unchanged for the March–April pricing cycle.
In a statement released on Saturday, March 14, 2026, EPRA said the maximum retail prices will remain in force from March 15 to April 14, 2026.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol will continue retailing at Ksh178.28 per litre, Diesel at Ksh166.54, and Kerosene at Ksh152.78 for the next 30 days.
The regulator noted that the prices are inclusive of the 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and revised excise duty rates under Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.
EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria said the decision was reached after reviewing the costs of imported petroleum products.
“The average landed cost of imported Super Petrol increased by 1.00 per cent from US$576.34 per cubic metre in January 2026 to US$582.11 per cubic metre in February 2026,” Bargoria said.
He added that the landed cost of Diesel rose by 8.46 per cent from US$586.80 per cubic metre to US$636.45 per cubic metre, while Kerosene increased by 6.79 per cent from US$598.82 per cubic metre to US$639.48 per cubic metre over the same period.
Bargoria also addressed concerns about the potential impact of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East on global oil markets.
“Most of these vessels are February-priced cargoes and the effect of the situation in the Middle East has not had an effect on the prices yet,” he explained.
According to the EPRA boss, the petroleum pricing framework aims to balance cost recovery for importers while protecting consumers from excessive price increases.
“The purpose of the Petroleum Pricing Regulations is to cap the retail prices of petroleum products already in the country so that importation and other prudently incurred costs are recovered while ensuring reasonable prices to consumers,” Bargoria said.
He reaffirmed the regulator’s commitment to maintaining fairness in the sector.
“We remain committed to observing fair competition and protecting the interests of both consumers and investors in the energy and petroleum sectors,” he added.
