EPRA Maintains Fuel Prices for Another Month as Government Extends Market Stability Measures

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has retained the prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene for the latest monthly review, giving motorists, businesses and households another month of relief amid continued government efforts to cushion consumers from fluctuations in the global oil market.

In the pricing schedule covering July 15 to August 14, EPRA announced that the maximum pump prices will remain unchanged across the country. In Nairobi, motorists will continue paying KSh214.03 per litre for Super Petrol, KSh222.86 for Diesel and KSh191.38 for Kerosene. Prices in other parts of the country will vary depending on transportation and distribution costs.

The regulator said the decision was reached after reviewing trends in the international petroleum market and considering the government’s fuel stabilization measures, which have been instrumental in protecting consumers from sharp increases in global fuel prices. According to EPRA, the interventions are intended to ensure price stability while maintaining a reliable supply of petroleum products across the country.

The unchanged prices come as a welcome relief for millions of Kenyans who have continued to grapple with the high cost of living. Fuel prices directly influence the cost of transportation, electricity generation, food distribution and manufacturing, meaning any increase at the pump often triggers a rise in the prices of essential goods and services.

By keeping prices steady, the government hopes to ease inflationary pressure and provide a predictable operating environment for businesses. Public transport operators are also expected to maintain current fares, sparing commuters from additional expenses during the one-month review period.

EPRA noted that although the average landed cost of imported petroleum products has shown signs of easing in recent weeks, global crude oil prices remain susceptible to geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions and shifts in international demand. Exchange rate movements between the Kenya shilling and the US dollar also continue to play a significant role in determining local fuel prices since petroleum products are imported.

The regulator emphasized that the government’s stabilization framework remains critical in insulating consumers from abrupt market shocks while ensuring oil marketing companies can continue supplying fuel without disruptions. Officials said the pricing mechanism seeks to strike a balance between affordability for consumers and sustainability within the petroleum supply chain.

Industry players have welcomed the stability, saying predictable fuel costs enable businesses to plan their operations more effectively. Manufacturers, transporters and logistics companies are expected to benefit from the unchanged prices, helping to keep operational expenses under control.

The latest review follows last month’s pricing announcement, which saw only minor adjustments in pump prices. With no changes introduced this month, attention now shifts to developments in the international energy market ahead of the next review.

The revised fuel prices took effect at midnight on July 15 and will remain in force until August 14, when EPRA is expected to publish its next monthly pricing schedule. Consumers, investors and businesses will be closely monitoring global crude oil prices, exchange rate trends and government policy decisions to determine whether the next review will bring price increases, reductions or another month of stability.