The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) released the new maximum retail petroleum prices for the October 15 to November 14, 2026 pricing cycle, marking a notable increase for Kenyan consumers and enterprises.

In Nairobi, the ceiling is set at Ksh 226.96 per litre for Super Petrol, Ksh 227.76 for Diesel and Ksh 219.87 for kerosene.

Mombasa, the main import hub, records the lowest caps at Ksh 223.80 for petrol, Ksh 224.48 for diesel and Ksh 216.58 for kerosene, reflecting its proximity to the terminal.

Inland towns face higher rates due to pipeline and road transport costs: Nakuru’s caps are Ksh 225.85 for petrol, Ksh 227.17 for diesel and Ksh 219.30 for kerosene; Kisumu and Eldoret each have caps of Ksh 226.62, Ksh 227.98 and Ksh 220.12 respectively.

Remote northern locations bear the steepest mark‑ups, with Garissa capped at Ksh 233.33 for petrol and Ksh 234.60 for diesel, while Mandera reaches Ksh 240.96, Ksh 242.23 and Ksh 234.33 for petrol, diesel and kerosene respectively.

The kerosene ceiling rose by Ksh 28.49 per litre, one of the sharpest single‑cycle adjustments, increasing the energy cost burden for off‑grid households.