EPRA Revises Fuel Prices After Protests

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reduced diesel prices by KSh 10.06 per litre following a nationwide matatu strike and protests sparked by the recent rise in fuel prices.

In a statement issued on Monday, May 18, EPRA announced that the revised fuel prices will take effect from May 19 to June 14, 2026.

“The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has recalculated the maximum retail pump prices that will be in force from 19th May 2026 to 14th June 2026 following a petition by public transport sector operators,” read part of the statement.

EPRA Revises Fuel Prices After Nationwide Matatu Protests

Under the new review, diesel prices in Nairobi will now retail at Ksh 232.86 per litre after a reduction of Ksh 10.06. However, kerosene prices increased sharply by Ksh 38.60 per litre to Ksh 191.38, while Super Petrol prices remain unchanged at Ksh 214.25 per litre.

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EPRA said the changes followed a petition by public transport operators who raised concerns over the large price difference between diesel and kerosene.

According to the regulator, the huge gap between the two products risked encouraging fuel adulteration.

The revised prices came just hours after matatu operators paralysed transport services across several counties during a nationwide strike held on Monday, May 18.

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The strike, led by various matatu associations including the Matatu Owners Association and the Association of Matatu Transport Owners, disrupted transport operations in at least 28 counties, with Nairobi among the hardest-hit areas.

Thousands of commuters were stranded as matatu operators protested EPRA’s May 14 fuel price increase. Some businesses reportedly closed early due to transport disruptions, while learning in several schools was also affected.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen later addressed the nation, acknowledging the concerns raised by matatu stakeholders while condemning incidents of looting and vandalism reported during the protests.

He also urged matatu operators to give President William Ruto time to address the fuel crisis.

“Why did the leaders of the matatu industry feel that it was okay to understand President Uhuru Kenyatta, but when it is President William Ruto they should go to the streets?” There must be a certain level of profiling that applies to William Ruto and not Uhuru Kenyatta,” said Murkomen.

Murkomen also confirmed that four people died during the demonstrations, while more than 30 others sustained injuries.

Later in the evening, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi held talks with representatives from the matatu sector before the government announced the diesel price reduction.

However, some stakeholders maintained that no agreement had been reached and insisted that the strike would continue despite the revised prices.

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