Kenyans will enjoy a slight reprieve at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in fuel prices for the period between April 15 and May 14, 2025. The price cuts are attributed to reduced global oil prices and a more favorable exchange rate, providing much-needed relief amid the high cost of living.
In its latest review released on Sunday, April 14, EPRA said the maximum pump price for Super Petrol would drop by Sh1.95 per litre, Diesel by Sh2.20, and Kerosene by Sh2.40. As a result, the new prices in Nairobi will see Super Petrol retail at Sh174.63, Diesel at Sh164.86, and Kerosene at Sh148.99 per litre.
Mombasa residents will benefit from slightly lower rates, with Super Petrol retailing at Sh171.39, Diesel at Sh161.62, and Kerosene at Sh145.75. In Eldoret, consumers will pay Sh174.67 for Super Petrol, Sh165.25 for Diesel, and Sh149.42 for Kerosene.
EPRA explained that the price adjustments include a 16% Value Added Tax (VAT), in accordance with the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and inflation-adjusted excise duties as outlined in Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.
The global market has seen oil prices decline to a four-year low, driven largely by economic uncertainty following renewed trade tensions. On Monday, Brent crude oil futures dropped by $1.37, or 2.1%, settling at $64.21 per barrel.
In line with these global developments, the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol decreased by 4.9% to $637.22 per cubic metre. Diesel and Kerosene followed suit with respective drops of 6.45% and 6.53%, now priced at $680.83 and $672.14 per cubic metre.
Monthly fuel price reviews in Kenya are critical, as they significantly influence inflation rates and the overall cost of living. While this month’s reductions may seem modest, they come as a welcome relief to consumers and transport operators alike, offering slight economic reprieve amid persistent fiscal pressures.
