EPRA Announces Slight Fuel Price Cuts for September–October Period

Nairobi, Kenya — 2025-09-14 08:00 EAT. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has released its latest monthly fuel price review, cutting prices marginally for the period 15 September to 14 October 2025

The Latest

• Price changes:

  • Super petrol: ↓ KSh 0.79 per litre

  • Diesel: ↓ KSh 0.11 per litre

  • Kerosene: ↓ KSh 0.80 per litre

• Nairobi pump prices:

  • Petrol: KSh 184.52

  • Diesel: KSh 171.47

  • Kerosene: KSh 154.78

Regional Variations

• Highest prices:

  • Mandera: Petrol at KSh 206.70 per litre

  • Elwak, Moyale, Wajir, Tarbaj follow closely

  Lowest prices:

  • Kaloleni, Mombasa: ~KSh 181 per litre

  • Gilgil, Nakuru: ~KSh 183 per litre

EPRA attributed the disparities to transport and storage costs across regions.

Public and Political Reactions

• Consumer frustration: Many Kenyans say the cuts are too small to offset high taxes and rising living costs〔306569600112182 L105-L106〕.

• Political criticism: Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro accused the government of adding over KSh 80 per litre in taxes, calling the cuts a “gimmick” offering no real relief

Implications

• Household budgets: Minimal price relief keeps fuel costs high for transport, farming, and manufacturing sectors.

• Regional equity: Wide price gaps between border towns and coastal areas raise questions about infrastructure and taxation fairness.

• Policy debate: Lawmakers demand a review of taxes to balance revenue needs vs. consumer welfare.

What to Watch

• Next EPRA review on 15 October 2025 for signs of bigger price adjustments.

• Potential parliamentary motions on fuel taxes and levies.

• Inflation and transport cost trends in Q4 2025 linked to fuel pricing.