Kenyan drivers and households are breathing a collective sigh of relief as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) delivers a welcome Valentine’s gift: significant cuts in fuel prices for the February-March cycle.
In the latest monthly review, Super Petrol plunges by KSh 4.24 per litre, Diesel by KSh 3.93, and Kerosene by KSh 1.00. This marks the second consecutive drop this year, following a modest reduction in January, and comes amid easing global oil pressures.
Effective from midnight February 15 to March 14, 2026, Nairobi motorists will now pay:
– Super Petrol: KSh 178.28 per litre (down from KSh 182.52)
– Diesel: KSh 166.54 per litre (down from KSh 170.47)
– Kerosene: KSh 152.78 per litre (down from KSh 153.78)
These maximum retail prices include the 16% VAT as per the Finance Act 2023 and adjusted excise duties.
EPRA attributes the reductions to lower import costs between December 2025 and January 2026. Importers landed Super Petrol at US$576.34 per barrel (a 2.69% dip from US$592.24), Diesel at US$586.80 (down 6.37% from US$626.75), and Kerosene at US$598.28 (1.4% lower).
The declines align with softer global crude markets, where Brent crude has hovered around $67 per barrel recently, driven by increased supply and tempered demand forecasts.
Regional Breakdown (Selected Towns):
– Mombasa (often the lowest due to port proximity): Super Petrol KSh 175.00, Diesel KSh 163.26, Kerosene KSh 149.49
– Nakuru: Super Petrol KSh 177.34, Diesel KSh 165.95, Kerosene KSh 152.21
– Eldoret and Kisumu prices remain competitive, hovering slightly above Nairobi levels.
EPRA emphasized its commitment to fair competition, consumer protection, and cost recovery for importers under the Petroleum Act 2019 and related regulations. “The authority assures the public of continued observance of fair practices in the energy sector,” the statement read.
This price relief couldn’t come at a better time for cash-strapped Kenyans facing rising living costs. Lower pump prices translate to reduced transport fares, cheaper goods movement, and lighter burdens for households relying on kerosene for lighting and cooking.
As global oil trends remain volatile, analysts watch for sustained downward momentum—or potential rebounds. For now, though, Kenyan roads just got a little more affordable.
Stay tuned for the next EPRA review in mid-March. Drive safe—and enjoy the savings!
