Kenyan motorists and households will enjoy modest relief at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in fuel prices for the January–February 2026 review period.
In its latest monthly pricing update, EPRA lowered the maximum retail prices of Super Petrol, Automotive Diesel and Kerosene, with the new rates taking effect from midnight on January 15 and remaining in force until February 14.
Under the revised prices, Super Petrol has been reduced by KSh2 per litre, while Diesel and Kerosene have each dropped by KSh1 per litre. In Nairobi, motorists will now pay KSh182.52 for a litre of Super Petrol, KSh170.47 for Diesel and KSh153.78 for Kerosene. This marks a slight dip from the prices that had remained unchanged for the last three months.
Mombasa continues to record the lowest fuel prices among major towns, with petrol retailing at KSh179.24, diesel at KSh167.19 and kerosene at KSh150.49 per litre. In contrast, Kisumu remains among the most expensive markets, where Super Petrol now sells at KSh190.88, Diesel at KSh178.83 and Kerosene at KSh162.13.
Within the Rift Valley, Nakuru motorists will pay KSh181.56 for petrol, KSh169.87 for diesel and KSh153.21 for kerosene, while Eldoret’s prices stand at KSh182.38, KSh170.68 and KSh154.03 respectively.
EPRA attributed the price adjustment largely to the strengthening of the Kenyan shilling, which has appreciated to about KSh128 against the US dollar from around KSh132 in the previous quarter. The firmer currency has lowered the cost of importing petroleum products, which are priced in dollars.
The regulator also noted a decline in the average landing costs of fuel during the review period, including Super Petrol, diesel and kerosene.
While the reduction is expected to slightly ease transport costs and offer some relief to consumers, economists caution that the impact on overall inflation may be limited given the sharp fuel price increases recorded over the past year.
EPRA says it will continue to closely track global oil prices and local economic conditions when setting future fuel prices.
