Kenyan motorists and businesses that rely heavily on diesel are set to get some relief after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a KSh5 reduction in the price of diesel. Super Petrol and kerosene prices, however, will remain unchanged for the next month following government support aimed at cushioning consumers from fluctuations in global petroleum prices.
The new prices take effect from midnight on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and will remain in place until September 14.
Highlights
- Diesel prices in Nairobi have fallen by KSh5 per litre.
- Super Petrol remains at KSh214.03 per litre.
- Kerosene remains at KSh191.38 per litre.
- The government has provided KSh938 million in stabilisation support.
- The new prices will apply from August 15 to September 14, 2026.
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Diesel Price Drops
EPRA has reduced the maximum retail price of diesel by KSh5 per litre in its latest monthly review.
In Nairobi, diesel will now retail at a maximum of KSh217.86 per litre, down from KSh222.86.
The reduction is expected to offer some relief to motorists, transport operators, farmers and businesses whose operations depend heavily on diesel.
Petrol and Kerosene Prices Remain Unchanged
While diesel has become cheaper, motorists using Super Petrol will continue paying a maximum of KSh214.03 per litre in Nairobi.
The price of kerosene will also remain unchanged at KSh191.38 per litre.
The three prices will apply for the period running from August 15 to September 14.
New Nairobi Fuel Prices
| Fuel | New Maximum Price |
|---|---|
| Super Petrol | KSh214.03 per litre |
| Diesel | KSh217.86 per litre |
| Kerosene | KSh191.38 per litre |
These are maximum retail prices, meaning fuel stations should not sell the products above the prescribed rates.
Government Steps In to Stabilise Prices
EPRA said petrol and kerosene prices would have changed without additional government intervention.
To keep the two prices unchanged, the government has provided KSh938 million in additional stabilisation support.
The intervention comes amid continued volatility in international petroleum markets, which can affect the cost of fuel imported into Kenya.
The latest support follows another intervention during the previous pricing cycle, when the government allocated about KSh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to help cushion consumers.
What the Lower Diesel Price Means for Kenyans
A reduction in diesel prices could have effects beyond the pump.
Diesel is widely used by public transport operators, trucks, agricultural machinery, generators and businesses. Lower operating costs could therefore offer some breathing room to businesses that have been dealing with high fuel expenses.
For consumers, however, the impact on transport fares and the prices of goods will depend on how much of the saving is passed on by operators and businesses.
Fuel prices also remain closely watched because changes in transport and production costs can influence the wider cost of living.
A Month of Relief for Motorists
The new rates provide a measure of stability for Kenyan consumers after months of significant movements in petroleum prices.
For motorists, the biggest immediate change will be at the diesel pump, where every litre will now cost KSh5 less in Nairobi.
The prices will remain in force until September 14, when EPRA is expected to announce the next monthly review.
For many Kenyans, every shilling saved at the fuel pump matters and this month, diesel users will get a small but welcome break.
