The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a slight drop in fuel prices for the September 15 to October 14, 2025, review period.

In a statement released on Sunday, September 14, EPRA confirmed that pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will decrease marginally.

“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th September 2025 to 14th October 2025,” the regulator stated.

Motorists in Nairobi will now pay Ksh 184.52 for Super Petrol, Ksh 171.47 for Diesel, and Ksh 154.78 for Kerosene. This represents a decrease of Ksh 0.79 per litre for Super Petrol, Ksh 0.11 for Diesel, and Ksh 0.80 for Kerosene.

The prices include the 16 per cent Value Added Tax, as well as inflation-adjusted excise duties and other charges provided for under the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024.

EPRA attributed the reduction to lower importation costs.

“In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene decreased by KSh 0.79/litre, Ksh .0.11/litre and Ksh 0.80/litre, respectively. The prices are inclusive of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the provisions of the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 and the revised rates of excise duty adjusted for inflation as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020. For the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol decreased by 0.46% from US$623.71 per cubic metre,” the statement added.

“In July 2025, the price of diesel increased to US$620.84 per cubic metre in August 2025; Diesel decreased by 3.38% from US$635.58 per cubic metre to US$614.08 per cubic metre while Kerosene decreased by 2.93 per cent from US$628.02 per cubic metre to US$609.59 per cubic metre over the same period.”

This announcement comes just a month after EPRA made minor adjustments to fuel prices for the August–September cycle. At the time, Super Petrol and Kerosene were reduced by Ksh 1 per litre, while Diesel remained unchanged. During that period, pump prices in Nairobi stood at Ksh 185.31 for Super Petrol, Ksh 171.58 for Diesel, and Ksh 155.58 for Kerosene.

The regulator explained that the capped rates reflect prevailing tax laws and adjustments for inflation. The last review showed that the average landed cost of Super Petrol dropped from USD 628.30 per cubic metre in June to USD 623.71 in July, while diesel and kerosene recorded slight increases.

The latest price change also follows concerns raised by Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro over the rising cost of fuel in the country.