The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) told the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy that its fuel‑price formula is set independently and is not swayed by any external parties.

The statement follows a recent adjustment that raised petrol by Ksh12.93 per litre, diesel by Ksh9.90 and kerosene by Ksh28.49, a move linked to heightened tensions in the Middle East.

After the hike, retail prices in Nairobi were reported at Ksh226.96 for petrol, Ksh227.76 for diesel and Ksh219.87 for kerosene.

EPRA’s director general, Edward Kinyua, said the authority has started engaging television stations and vernacular radio to explain petroleum‑sector developments and help consumers understand price drivers.

He added that public participation will be undertaken whenever necessary as part of EPRA’s broader stakeholder engagement strategy.

The remarks were made during a committee meeting in Naivasha, Nakuru County, on 28 October, which reviewed the 2025/2026 energy sector budget implementation.

Committee chair David Gikaria urged EPRA to use vernacular radio stations to reach Kenyans lacking access to mainstream media for fuel‑price information.

Gikaria also called for stricter enforcement against petroleum adulteration, warning that substandard fuel harms consumers and undermines product quality.

The State Department for Petroleum reported that delays in procurement and the LPG distribution programme have limited the use of its allocated budget, with 86 % of subsidy funds absorbed after marketers’ claims for the June‑July 2026 pricing cycle were submitted late.

Stabilisation costs for that pricing cycle amounted to Ksh10.3 billion, received in July 2026.

Principal Secretary for Petroleum Kello Harsama explained that the government will engage a private developer for a proposed oil refinery, citing the project's high capital cost as beyond the state’s capacity to fund alone.