Kenya: Fuel Price Increase Sparks Outrage in Kisumu As Costs Hit Transport Sector

Kenya: Fuel Price Increase Sparks Outrage in Kisumu As Costs Hit Transport Sector

Kisumu -- Confusion and frustration have gripped motorists and passengers in Kisumu following the latest fuel price hike announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), with many questioning conflicting signals from government officials.

Motorists to bear the brunt as pump prices jump by Sh28 per litre

The latest hike is expected to exert further pressure on the cost of living.

Pain at the pump as EPRA spikes fuel prices by up to Sh40

Kenyan households and businesses are bracing for a fresh dose of pain after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced sharp increases in fuel prices, pushing diesel up by Sh40 per litre and super petrol by Sh28.69 in the latest pricing cycle. On average, both diesel and petrol will now cost Sh206 while kerosene

Matatu owners announce 30% fare hike after fuel price increase

Association chairman Karakacha says decision follows latest increase in super petrol and diesel prices

Kenya Fuel Prices Surge as EPRA Announces Sharpest Hike in Years — Diesel Jumps 24% in One Month

Kenya’s construction, transport and logistics sectors woke up to significantly higher operating costs on Wednesday after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced the steepest fuel price increase the country has seen in years. Effective from April 15 to May 14, 2026, diesel in Nairobi now retails at KSh 206.84 per litre — a […] The post Kenya Fuel Prices Surge as EPRA Announces Sharpest Hike in Years — Diesel Jumps 24% in On…

EPRA raises petrol prices by Sh28.69, Diesel by Sh40.30 per litre

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) increased the prices of petrol and diesel for the April to May 2026 cycle. In its latest fuel review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol and Diesel increases by Sh28.69 per litre and Sh40.30 per litre respectively, while the price of Kerosene remains unchanged. Under the new review, motorists will pay Sh206.97 per litre for super petrol and Sh206.84 per litre for diesel…