The People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) has tabled a plan to lower petrol to Sh197.96 per litre and diesel to Sh198.77 per litre, a reduction of about Sh29 per litre from the current EPRA‑set levels.

The proposal includes cutting importers’ and distributors’ margins by Sh10 per litre, eliminating the Sh7 fuel levy introduced in 2024, and allocating a Sh5.5 billion subsidy to achieve the price drop.

PPK’s calculations suggest the subsidy would lower pump prices by Sh12 per litre, with the remaining reduction coming from the margin cut and levy removal.

The party attributes the recent EPRA increase to higher international costs, noting that EPRA raised petrol by Sh12.93 to Sh226.96, diesel by Sh9.90 to Sh227.76, and kerosene by Sh28.49 to Sh219.87 for the October 15‑November 14 pricing period.

PPK argues that despite a drop in diesel’s landed cost from Sh167 per litre in May to Sh138.21 in the latest cycle, pump prices have risen, indicating margin inflation of Sh2.16 per litre.

In a statement released on Saturday, October 17, the party warned that the price hikes exacerbate the economic burden on households and businesses, with inflation recorded at 6.8 percent.

Beyond price reductions, PPK called for ending the government‑to‑government fuel supply arrangement to foster competitive market pricing and for disclosure of the Dangote East African Petroleum Refinery investment agreement and shareholding structure.