EPRA Releases Updated Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Prices Amid Iran War Oil Fears

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EPRA has released an update on the fuel prices for the period from March 15th to April 14th, 2026, and the new rates have sparked conversations across the country. This comes amid ongoing geopolitical surrounding the Iran conflict and its potential impact on oil supplies, as many braced themselves for a significant shift in fuel pricing . According to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), fuel prices in Kenya will remain unchanged.

This means, in Nairobi, a litre of super petrol will continue retailing at Ksh.178.28, while diesel will sell at Ksh. 166.54 and kerosene at Ksh. 152.78 effective midnight for the next 30 days.

In Mombasa, the cost will remain at Ksh.175.00, Ksh.163.26 and Ksh.149.49 for super petrol, diesel and kerosene, respectively.

In Nakuru, Super Petrol will go for Ksh. 177.34, Diesel Ksh.165.95, and Kerosene Ksh.152.21.

At the same time, customers in Kisumu will buy a litre of super petrol at Ksh.178.16, diesel at Ksh.166.76 and kerosene at Ksh.153.03.

EPRA further stated that the prices are inclusive of a 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.

Additionally, the average cost of imported Super Petrol increased by 1.00% from KSh 83,553.30 per cubic meter in January to KSh 84,420.95 in February.

Diesel saw an 8.46% increase from KSh 85,226.00 per cubic meter to KSh 92,232.25, while Kerosene prices rose by 6.79%, from KSh 86,826.90 per cubic meter to KSh 92,710.60.

"The Authority has considered vessels that were received and discharged between the 10th of February 2026 and 9th March 2026. Most of these vessels are February priced cargoes and the effect of the situation in the Middle East has not had an effect on the prices yet," EPRA stated.

As one of the largest oil producers in the world, any disruption in Iran’s production capacity can lead to a reduction in global supply.

This, in turn, drives prices up, not only in the Middle East but across the globe, including in East Africa.