The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a decrease in the maximum retail prices of petroleum products for the period spanning 15 April 2025 to 14 May 2025.
This price drop follows the state’s decision to retain the subsidy scheme, which has resulted in the lowest fuel prices in at least two years.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol will now retail at Sh174.63 per litre, marking a reduction of Sh1.95. Diesel prices have dropped by Sh2.20 to Sh164.86 per litre, while Kerosene will cost Sh148.99 per litre, a decrease of Sh2.40.
The prices are inclusive of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the provisions of the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and the revised rates for excise duty adjusted for inflation as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.
The price cuts follow a decline in the average landed cost of imported petroleum products. According to data from EPRA, Super Petrol decreased by 4.89%, from $637.22 to $606.06 per cubic metre between February and March 2025. Similarly, Diesel and Kerosene recorded reductions of 6.45% and 6.53%, landing at $636.75 per cubic metre and $628.22 per cubic metre, respectively, during the same period.
This reduction is expected to provide relief to consumers and businesses grappling with high energy costs. As EPRA continues to monitor global oil market trends to ensure fair pricing in line with local economic conditions, motorists and households using kerosene are advised to take advantage of the lowered prices during this cycle.
