The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) confirmed that the government allocated KSh 29.4 billion to stabilise fuel prices, aiming to protect ordinary consumers from international oil‑price swings.

EPRA director‑general Edward Mwirigi Kinyua revealed the figure on 23 October while testifying before the Senate Standing Committee on Energy in Mombasa County.

Kinyua explained that the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) is the primary instrument used to fund the stabilisation effort, channeling the subsidy directly to the market to curb sharp price increases.

Senators questioned EPRA officials about the long‑term fiscal sustainability of the stabilisation framework, probing whether the current funding model can be maintained without jeopardising other budgetary priorities.

The regulator reaffirmed its commitment to transparent and equitable petroleum pricing, stating that the framework seeks to balance consumer protection with a reliable supply of petroleum products nationwide.

Following the latest adjustment, pump prices in Nairobi stand at KSh 226.96 per litre for super‑petrol, KSh 227.76 for diesel and KSh 219.87 for kerosene, reflecting the ongoing impact of global price movements on local markets.