Fuel Prices Surge in Latest EPRA Review, Effective July 15 to August 14
The new prices include 16% VAT, in compliance with the Finance Act, Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, and revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has released the latest monthly review of fuel prices, announcing significant increases across all petroleum products. Photo/The Kenya Times.
By Robert Assad
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has released the latest monthly review of fuel prices, announcing significant increases across all petroleum products. The new rates will be in effect from July 15 to August 14, 2025.
According to the update, consumers will feel the pinch at the pump, with Super Petrol rising by Ksh 8.99, Diesel up by Ksh 8.67, and Kerosene increasing by Ksh 9.65 per litre.
Revised Fuel Prices by City
In Nairobi, the updated prices are:
Super Petrol – Ksh 186.31 per litre
Diesel – Ksh 171.58 per litre
Kerosene – Ksh 156.58 per litre
In Mombasa, residents will pay:
Super Petrol – Ksh 183.02
Diesel – Ksh 168.30
Kerosene – Ksh 153.29
The new prices include 16% VAT, in compliance with the Finance Act, Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, and revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation.
What’s Driving the Price Increase?
This month’s fuel price spike is largely attributed to rising global oil prices. According to the Central Bank of Kenya’s bulletin released on July 11, international markets experienced volatility due to:
Rising demand globally
Renewed trade tensions involving the U.S.
Escalating geopolitical instability in the Middle East
During the week ending July 10, Murban crude climbed from $68.09 to $70.15 per barrel. Meanwhile, Brent crude rose by $1.72 to $70.36, and WTI crude increased by $1.88 to $68.45 per barrel.
Adding fuel to the fire, Saudi Arabia raised the price of its Arab Light crude by $2.20 per barrel for August deliveries to Asia—marking the highest price level in four months.
Comparison with June 2025 Prices
Last month, Nairobi motorists paid:
Super Petrol – Ksh 177.32
Diesel – Ksh 162.91
Kerosene – Ksh 146.93
While Super Petrol rose slightly in June by Ksh 2.69, Diesel and Kerosene had seen marginal drops of Ksh 1.95 and Ksh 2.06 respectively.
EPRA also reported a minor rise in the average landed cost of Super Petrol, increasing by 0.35%, from US$588.16 per cubic metre in April to US$590.24 in May 2025.
Outlook
With global oil markets remaining sensitive to both economic and geopolitical developments, local fuel prices are likely to stay volatile in the coming months. Analysts warn that continued tensions in the Middle East and fluctuating U.S. policies may keep upward pressure on international crude costs.
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