Fuel prices in Kenya have dropped again after the energy regulator announced new lower pump rates for the February–March review period, giving motorists and businesses fresh relief from transport and production costs.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) confirmed the new prices on February 14 and said the reductions will apply from February 15 to March 14.
The review covers Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene across all pricing zones in the country.
Under the new review, Super Petrol drops by Ksh4.24 per litre, Diesel drops by Ksh3.93, and Kerosene drops by Ksh1.00.
In Nairobi, motorists will now pay Ksh178.28 for Super Petrol, Ksh166.54 for Diesel, and Ksh152.78 for Kerosene. These figures represent the maximum retail prices for the capital and nearby towns under the regulatory formula.
EPRA stated that all listed pump prices include 16 percent Value Added Tax in line with the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024. The regulator applies these tax rules directly when it computes the final pump price every month. That means the published numbers already reflect the full tax burden and statutory charges.
The price cut follows a decline in the average landed cost of imported fuel products. EPRA reported that the average landed cost of Super Petrol fell by 2.69 percent between December and January. The cost dropped from Ksh76,288.03 per cubic metre to Ksh74,239.91 per cubic metre. Diesel recorded a bigger percentage drop of 6.37 percent, moving from Ksh80,733.36 to Ksh75,587.29 per cubic metre over the same period. Kerosene also registered a decline of 1.44 percent, falling from Ksh78,260.16 to Ksh77,135.62 per cubic metre.
Kenya imports all its refined petroleum products from the international market. Global benchmark prices and the dollar exchange rate directly shape local fuel prices. EPRA explained that traders price petroleum products in US dollars in global markets. The regulator then converts those costs into Kenyan shillings using the prevailing exchange rate during the pricing window. When global prices or the exchange rate move downward, local pump prices also fall if other cost factors remain stable.
Regional price differences still appear across towns because transport and distribution costs vary by distance from the main import point. Coastal towns enjoy lower pump prices because they sit closer to the main entry port for fuel shipments. In Mombasa, Super Petrol now sells at Ksh175.00 per litre, Diesel at Ksh163.26, and Kerosene at Ksh149.49. These rates rank among the lowest in the country under the current review.
Other towns show slightly different figures. In Nakuru, Super Petrol now sells at Ksh177.34, Diesel at Ksh165.95, and Kerosene at Ksh152.21. In Eldoret, motorists pay Ksh178.15 for Super Petrol, Ksh166.77 for Diesel, and Ksh153.03 for Kerosene. The variations come from transport margins and distribution expenses set in the pricing formula.
EPRA leadership has repeatedly said the monthly review system aims to reflect real market movements instead of political decisions.
The authority calculates prices using a structured formula that includes landed cost, taxes, levies, margins for oil marketing companies, and distribution costs.
Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, the EPRA Director General, has previously emphasized that the pricing model protects consumers from extreme volatility while still tracking global trends.
When international prices rise sharply, the formula spreads the impact through stabilizing components. When they fall, consumers benefit through lower pump prices, as seen in the current cycle.
This latest reduction marks the second straight fuel price cut since the start of the year.
The previous cycle also delivered a drop of about Ksh2 per litre across key products. Two consecutive cuts matter because they reduce pressure on transport costs, food distribution, and electricity generation for diesel-powered users.
Lower fuel prices affect more than private motorists. Public transport operators often adjust fares when fuel costs change.
Manufacturers and farmers also watch pump prices closely because fuel affects production, irrigation, and delivery costs. When fuel prices fall, some of those savings can pass through the supply chain, although not always immediately.
The new review also comes after public concern about possible new fuel-related charges.
Many consumers had expected an increase instead of a decrease. The downward adjustment therefore surprised the market and created short-term optimism among transporters and logistics firms.
Even with the drop, fuel prices in Kenya remain sensitive to three main drivers: global oil prices, the shilling–dollar exchange
