Kenyans can breathe a little easier at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in fuel prices, effective from April 15 to May 14, 2025.
In its latest monthly review released on Monday, EPRA confirmed that prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene have all gone down. Super petrol has dropped by Ksh.1.95 per litre, diesel by Ksh.2.20, and kerosene by Ksh.2.40.
In Nairobi, motorists will now pay Ksh.174.63 for a litre of super petrol, Ksh.164.86 for diesel, and Ksh.148.99 for kerosene. In Mombasa, prices are slightly lower at Ksh.171.39 for petrol, Ksh.161.62 for diesel, and Ksh.145.75 for kerosene.
Meanwhile, Kisumu residents will pay Ksh.174.67 for petrol, Ksh.165.24 for diesel, and Ksh.149.42 for kerosene.
The price cuts are largely attributed to a drop in the average landed cost of fuel imports.
According to EPRA Director-General Daniel Bargoria, the cost of imported super petrol fell by 4.89% in March, from USD 637.22 to USD 606.06 per cubic metre. Diesel dropped by 6.45%, while kerosene saw a 6.53% reduction.
This decrease in fuel prices is expected to offer some relief to households already grappling with a high cost of living. Lower fuel costs could mean cheaper transport and reduced prices of essential goods, potentially boosting food security and improving daily life for many, especially lower-income families.
However, experts caution that the benefits might vary depending on other economic factors and market responses in the coming weeks.
