The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority) has announced new maximum retail fuel prices for the June–July 2026 pricing cycle, showing a notable reduction in diesel prices while petrol records a marginal drop and kerosene remains unchanged.

The revised prices will take effect from 15 June 2026 to 14 July 2026, in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act, 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022.

Diesel Records Significant Drop, Petrol Sees Slight Reduction

In the latest review, EPRA confirmed that:

• Super Petrol will decrease by KSh0.22 per litre
• Diesel will decrease by KSh10.00 per litre
• Kerosene will remain unchanged

The regulator said the adjustments reflect changes in international oil prices and exchange rate movements over the review period.

Nairobi Fuel Prices Set for New Cycle

Under the new pricing structure, fuel will retail at the following maximum pump prices in Nairobi:

• Super Petrol: KSh214.03 per litre
• Diesel: KSh222.86 per litre
• Kerosene: KSh191.38 per litre

The prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) as provided under the VAT Act, 2013, alongside adjustments under the Finance Act, 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, and revised excise duty rates indexed for inflation.

Government Subsidy Through PDL Fund

EPRA further noted that the government will cushion consumers during the current pricing cycle through the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund.

Approximately KSh10 billion will be used to subsidize the cost of diesel and kerosene, a move aimed at stabilizing pump prices and easing pressure on households and transport operators.

The subsidy is expected to soften the impact of global oil market fluctuations, particularly on essential sectors such as transport, agriculture, and small-scale businesses.

What the New Fuel Prices Mean for Consumers

The drop in diesel prices is expected to offer relief to transporters, matatu operators, logistics companies, and farmers who rely heavily on diesel-powered machinery.

However, the marginal change in petrol prices means private motorists are unlikely to experience significant relief at the pump.

Kerosene, commonly used by low-income households for cooking and lighting in rural and peri-urban areas, remains unchanged, maintaining its current cost burden.

EPRA’s Role in Fuel Pricing

EPRA reviews fuel prices monthly, taking into account:

• Cost of imported refined petroleum products
• Exchange rate fluctuations
• Freight and insurance costs
• Taxes and statutory levies

The regulator then publishes maximum allowable retail prices that oil marketing companies must adhere to across the country.

The June–July pricing cycle comes amid continued volatility in global energy markets and domestic pressure to keep transport and production costs manageable.

While diesel users will benefit from the latest adjustment, analysts note that broader relief will depend on sustained stability in global crude oil prices and continued government subsidies through the PDL fund.

For now, motorists and businesses will begin the new pricing cycle under the revised rates effective midnight.

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In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing petroleum supply chain scandal, Kenya’s top energy officials have tendered resignations following revelations of substandard fuel procurement and alleged misrepresentation of in-country fuel stocks.

The resignations come in the wake of a government inquiry into irregularities linked to emergency fuel shipments procured at inflated prices, outside the Government-to-Government (G2G) framework established in 2023.

Those who have resigned are Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo, and Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Managing Director Joe Sang.

The move has sent shockwaves through the energy sector, raising questions about oversight, governance, and accountability in one of the country’s most critical sectors.

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, investigative agencies acting on a Presidential directive effected the arrest of key officeholders responsible for administering Kenya’s petroleum supply chain.

Among those implicated were PS Liban who has since submitted his resignation following the probe, KPC Managing Director Joe Sang , who has also resigned from his post ands Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), who also stepped down.

The inquiry revealed that the officials allegedly manipulated data on fuel stocks, creating a false impression of impending shortages.

This misrepresentation reportedly facilitated the repeated procurement of emergency fuel shipments at above-contract rates, with some consignments later found to be of substandard quality.

A statement from the Office of the Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, Felix K. Koskei, on Saturday, April 4, 2026, emphasized the gravity of the misconduct:

“Such falsification of information and misrepresentation by primary duty bearers within the petroleum supply chain constitute serious breaches of public trust and may amount to economic crimes under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (Chapter 65, Laws of Kenya) and the Penal Code (Chapter 63, Laws of Kenya).”

The government confirmed that administrative actions are ongoing against other senior officials, including Joseph Wafula, Deputy Director of Petroleum, and Joel Mburu, Supply and Logistics Manager at KPC. Investigative agencies will continue inquiries to ensure full accountability and reversal of irregular shipment requisitions to align with the G2G framework.

The G2G arrangement, introduced in 2023, was intended to stabilize fuel supply, mitigate price volatility, and safeguard Kenya against foreign exchange constraints.

Despite its success in ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability, the scheme has now been overshadowed by allegations of exploitation and malpractice within the sector.

The resignations come hours after Kakamega County Senator Boni Khalwale called for the immediate arrest or dismissal of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi following a widening scandal over the alleged diversion of substandard fuel into the Kenyan market.

In a strongly worded statement issued via his official X account on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the Kakamega senator accused the Energy Cabinet Secretary of failing in his core mandate, arguing that he should be held accountable over the reported circulation of condemned fuel valued at Ksh4 billion.

Khalwale said Wandayi, as the head of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, bears ultimate responsibility for policy implementation and oversight.

“CS Opiyo Wandayi’s core responsibility is to develop, implement, review and enforce policies in the Ministry of Energy & Petroleum. He is the leader, reporting directly to the President. He knew or aught to have known the diversion of condemned fuel worth Sh 4billion, by those 3 thieves, into the Kenyan market,” Khalwale stated.

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The Energy and Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has released a list of 14 fuel stations that sells adulterated fuel in various town of the country. The authority has also released names of Liquefied Petroleum Gas dealers who have been operating illegally.

EPRA began a 3-month investigation in July 2021, carrying out over 5000 tests. As a result, they discovered 1151 petroleum sites were selling fuel meant for exportation. The sites were identified after a close monitoring of the quality of petroleum motor fuels on sale, storage and transport throughout the country.

The various stations are located in Nakuru, Homa Bay, Nairobi, Bungoma, Busia, Marsabit and Kakamega. The stations situated in Nairobi include; Spareman Trading Limited Home Gas found along Enterprise Road, Alfa Gs Limited in Makadara, Easi Cooking Gas Limited off Lunga Lunga Road, Unregistered Site along Rangwe Road, More Gas Limited in Indistrial Area and Menengai Engeneering and Petroleum in Makadara.

Others are Tydes General Merchants Limited at Nyeri Ragati in Market, Depar Limited in Sagana town, Kirinyaga, Saxiib Filling Station in Murang’a, Street Travellers SACCO Filling Station at Kanu Street in Nakuru, Jasho Filling Station in Homa Bay, Saifa Filling Station in Kemera, Nyamira and Nyang’inja Filling Station in Kendu Bay.

The rest are Homa Bay, Ola Energy Kakamega A service station in Kakamega, Geoffery Omenda Filling Station at Kimwanga Kanu in Bungoma.

Also those who didn’t miss out are; Bahari Filling Station in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta, Habiba Adan Fuel Samples at Moyale Police Station in Marsabit, Mariam Ibrahim Adan Fuel Sample at Moyale and Fatuma Hassan Adan Fuel Sample at Moyale Police Station.

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