The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged across the country for the period between October 15 and November 14, 2025.

In a press release issued on October 14, EPRA stated that the review was conducted in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, which mandates the authority to calculate and publish maximum retail prices of petroleum products monthly.

“In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene remain unchanged,” EPRA confirmed.

As a result, motorists in Nairobi will continue to pay Ksh184.52 for Super Petrol, Ksh171.47 for Diesel, and Ksh154.78 for Kerosene.

Prices Inclusive of VAT and Excise Adjustments

EPRA noted that the current pump prices include a 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and revised excise duty rates adjusted for inflation under Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.

These taxes and levies are a significant component of Kenya’s fuel pricing formula, which is reviewed monthly based on global oil market trends, exchange rate movements, and importation costs.

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Changes in Landed Costs

The latest review shows minimal changes in the average landed cost of imported petroleum products.

Super Petrol recorded a marginal decrease of 0.10%, dropping from US$620.84 per cubic metre in August to US$620.24 in September 2025.

Diesel, however, saw an increase of 1.57%, rising from US$614.08 to US$623.75 per cubic metre, while Kerosene increased by 2.97%, from US$609.59 to US$627.72 per cubic metre during the same period.

International Market Trends

According to EPRA, Kenya imports all its petroleum products in refined form, meaning domestic prices are directly affected by international benchmarks.

Global prices showed mixed trends, with Super Petrol averaging US$728.60 per metric tonne in September 2025, compared to US$702.78 in August.

Diesel and Kerosene also experienced moderate increases, with Diesel averaging US$642.91, while Kerosene rose to US$676.42 per metric tonne in the same period.

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Stable Exchange Rates Cushion Prices

The authority attributed the price stability partly to a stable foreign exchange rate, with the USD-KSh exchange rate averaging KSh129.52 in September 2025, maintaining a steady trend from the previous months.

Crude Oil Prices and Global Benchmarks

EPRA also cited the price of Murban Crude Oil, a key benchmark in global petroleum pricing, which averaged US$71.12 per barrel in September 2025, slightly up from US$69.81 in August 2025.

This modest increase, EPRA said, did not significantly influence local retail prices due to buffer measures and price stabilization mechanisms in place.

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Fuel pump at a petrol station in Kenya. PHOTO/NTV.