The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged in the latest monthly review, offering temporary relief to motorists and households amid rising living costs.
According to EPRA, the unchanged rates apply from November 14 to December 13, ensuring that consumers across the country will continue to pay the same prices as last month.
Fuel Prices Across Major Cities
Nairobi
- Super Petrol: Ksh 184.52
- Diesel: Ksh 171.47
- Kerosene: Ksh 154.78
Mombasa
- Super Petrol: Ksh 181.24
- Diesel: Ksh 168.19
- Kerosene: Ksh 151.49
EPRA confirmed that these prices include the 16% VAT as mandated by the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and the inflation-adjusted excise duty under Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.
Why Fuel Prices Remained Unchanged
EPRA noted that the goal of fuel price regulation is to cap retail prices of petroleum products already in the country, ensuring fairness and preventing unjustified surges in pump prices.
Despite global price fluctuations, the local pump prices were maintained because changes in the average landing costs were relatively minimal.
Landing Cost Movements (August–October 2025)
- Super Petrol: ↓ 0.18% (from USD 620.24 to USD 619.14 per cubic metre)
- Diesel: ↑ 1.81% (from USD 623.75 to USD 635.05 per cubic metre)
- Kerosene: ↑ 0.71% (from USD 627.72 to USD 632.16 per cubic metre)
These variances indicate mild shifts in global oil prices, not significant enough to alter retail pump prices this month.
What This Means for Consumers
With the cost of living still a major concern for many Kenyan households, the price freeze provides:
- Short-term financial relief for motorists
- Reduced transport cost pressure for businesses
- Stable kerosene costs for low-income families depending on it for lighting and cooking
However, analysts warn that future fluctuations cannot be ruled out due to volatile global oil markets, currency exchange pressures, and geopolitical disruptions.
