Kenya’s regulator has announced that fuel prices will stay unchanged for the coming month — offering a small relief to motorists despite global market uncertainty.

The Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) confirmed on 14 November that retail maximum prices for super petrol, diesel and kerosene will remain at KSh 184.52, KSh 171.47 and KSh 154.78 per litre respectively in Nairobi. 

These rates take effect from 15 November to 14 December 2025. 

What’s Behind the Price Freeze

EPRA pointed to modest changes in import costs as a factor in its decision. The average landed cost for imported super petrol dropped slightly from US$620.24 per cubic metre in September to US$619.14 in October. Meanwhile, diesel rose by about 1.81% and kerosene by 0.71% over the same period. 

The regulator said the retail prices include a 16% VAT and reflect adjustments to excise duty as per legal notices. 

Regional Differences

While Nairobi prices remain unchanged, other regions display slight variations:

• In Mombasa: super petrol KSh 181.24, diesel KSh 168.19, kerosene KSh 151.49. 

• In Kisumu: super petrol KSh 184.37, diesel KSh 171.68, kerosene KSh 155.03.

These reflect how distribution, transportation and regional taxes continue to cause price variations across Kenya.

Why It Matters

For ordinary Kenyans, steady fuel prices ease some pressure on household budgets and transport operators, especially after months of rising costs.
However, experts caution that unchanged retail prices do not guarantee broader cost stability: importers and distributors still face exchange-rate risks and global supply shifts.

On the other hand, the freeze may raise questions about whether downstream pressures will build up ahead, potentially leading to sharper adjustments in the future.

Balanced View

From one perspective, the decision to hold fuel prices is a welcome respite amid global volatility.
From another, some argue that keeping prices static may mask underlying cost pressures and delay inevitable adjustments — potentially raising sharper increases later on.

In either case, drivers will likely watch closely whether the next review in mid-December brings relief — or a sudden jump.