The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced plans to review transport and storage tariffs, which were last adjusted in July 2024.

These charges, which often influence fuel pump prices, cater to costs incurred in moving fuel through the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and other depots, and are reviewed every three years.

In a notice issued on Thursday, EPRA invited the public to participate in forums aimed at collecting views on KPC’s proposal to revise pipeline transportation and secondary storage fees.

“EPRA has received an application by KPC for the review of pipeline transportation and secondary storage tariffs for the 2025/2026 to 2027/2028 financial years pursuant to section 11 (b) of the Energy Act Cap 314,” a notice from EPRA read. 

The review follows an application by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), submitted earlier to EPRA under Section 11(b) of the Energy Act, Cap 314, which tasks the regulator with overseeing the energy sector, including petroleum infrastructure and pricing.

To promote inclusivity, EPRA announced that it will conduct stakeholder consultations in several parts of the country. These sessions are designed to collect feedback, concerns, and suggestions from the public, industry players, and other interested groups on the proposed tariff changes.

The consultation workshops will be held between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., giving space for both presentations and discussions.

EPRA stressed that this exercise forms part of its legal obligation to involve the public in decisions that impact the energy sector. The counties hosting these forums include Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, and Garissa.

In addition to attending the meetings in person, stakeholders are invited to submit written memoranda, either via email or hard-copy delivery. Full details of venues and schedules are available on EPRA’s official website.

In July 2024, EPRA raised pipeline transport charges per cubic meter by 6.75 percent, from Ksh5.12 to Ksh5.44. Storage fees at KPC’s four depots were also increased by 7.95 percent, with the new rate set at Ksh4,175 per cubic meter.

Since transport and storage costs are among the key elements that determine pump prices, such adjustments directly affect how much Kenyans pay for petrol, diesel, and other fuels.

Another major influence on fuel costs is landed costs, which cover expenses like shipping and insurance incurred when petroleum imports arrive at Kenyan ports.

In terms of fuel prices, EPRA has capped them for the current month as follows: Super Petrol retails at Ksh184.52, Diesel at Ksh171.47, and Kerosene at Ksh154.78 per litre.

According to the adjustments released on Sunday, September 14, the cost of Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene went down by Ksh0.79, Ksh0.11, and Ksh0.80 per litre, respectively, from the prices of the previous month.