Fuel prices remain unchanged between May 15th to June 14th

• Fuel prices remain unchanged between May 15th to June 14th

Despite a decline in the imported petrol average landed cost, the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) indicated that Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene prices will remain unchanged between May 15th and June 14th, 2025, bringing stability at the pump to Kenyan motorists.

In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, EPRA has calculated the petroleum products maximum retail prices.

The fees, EPRA stated, are levied inclusive of the 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) as included in the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and inflation-adjusted excise duty rates as contained in Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.

EPRA noted that  the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol decreased by 2.95 percent, falling from US$606.06 per cubic metre in March 2025 to US$588.16 per cubic metre in April 2025.

Diesel decreased by 6.62 percent from US$636.75 a cubic metre to US$594.60 a cubic metre, and Kerosene decreased by 4.52 percent from US$628.22 a cubic metre to US$599.84 a cubic metre over the same period.

Currently, Kenya imports all of its petroleum product requirements in refinery shape, while the products in the global market are traded based on an international pricing standard.

Further, international petroleum product trade is done in the United States Dollar (USD), and an exchange rate is utilized to convert the USD to KSh in the local pump price calculation.

The objective of the Petroleum Pricing Regulations, EPRA explained, is to cap the retail prices of petroleum products already within the country.

This ensures that importation and other prudently incurred costs are recovered while maintaining reasonable prices for consumers.

“EPRA would like to reassure the public of its continued dedication to the observation of fair competition and the protection of the interests of consumers and investors in the petroleum and energy industry,” EPRA said.