Finally, the long-awaited price cut of diesel has come into place in Kenya as from midnight today, Friday, 19th May 2026. Here are the latest EPRA fuel prices in May.
Kenya fuel price cut, Kenya experienced several days of protests and disruption of public transportation before reducing the price of diesel.
This change was brought about by EPRA as part of its monthly fuel price adjustments.
Even though there is now some relief for motorists, the prices of fuel in the country have risen significantly compared to those seen before.
Fuel Prices in Nairobi
In the current price structure:
- Diesel reduces by KSh 10.06 per litre.
- Super petrol price remains the same.
- The kerosene price has increased sharply.
The current pump prices in Nairobi:
- Diesel is priced at KSh 232.86 per litre.
- Super petrol is priced at KSh 214.25 per litre.
- Kerosene is priced at KSh 191.38 per litre.
This pricing cycle applies until June 14, 2026.
Reasons for Cutting Diesel Prices
The reduction in diesel prices came after increasing pressure from the transportation industry of Kenya amid a huge increase in fuel prices declared in May.
Before the reduction, diesel prices had risen by KSh 46.29 per liter, leading to:
- Strikes in matatus across the country
- Increased costs in transport
- Demonstrations in major towns
- Disruption of business activities
The transportation industry claimed that the increase was unsustainable and raised costs to commuter levels that could not be afforded.
Fuel Tampering Fears
There was fear of fuel adulteration, and this formed one of the reasons for lowering the diesel price by KSh 10.
A wide price gap between diesel and kerosene is said to have been encouraging fuel tampering practices in Kenya, which can be damaging to engines and may result in serious accidents.
The move aims to reduce the gap between the two fuel prices.
Implications of the Cut for Kenyans
The fact that, despite the reduction in prices, many people see it as providing some temporary relief because of the current prices of fuel that are quite high fuel prices is true.
Transport charges in most regions have not been reduced yet, with logistics and delivery charges having continued to go up.
This means that for some families, this KSh 10 reduction has only been able to cushion them partially against the shock experienced before.
Conclusion
Finally, the reduction of the price of diesel in Kenya officially became effective on May 19, 2026, as a solution to the problems that the nation has been facing due to continuous protests and immobility within the transportation industry.
Though it may lessen the burden of commuters, the price of fuel is currently at its highest point ever recorded.
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