Kenya raises fuel prices

The first effects of the Iran conflict are being felt by consumers in Kenya. This will not end quickly. The conflict persists, and the US is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East. The situation will worsen. A demonstration is planned for this coming Friday in Nairobi.

Kenya raises fuel prices by up to 24% due to rising crude oil costs caused by the Middle East conflict: Regulatory Authority The Kenyan Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Agency (EPRA) has raised prices for gasoline by 16.1% and for diesel by 24.2%. The reason given is the sharp increase in the cost of imported fuels (up 68.7%) as a result of the conflict between the US and Iran. Driven by the Middle East conflict, which is driving up crude oil prices and import costs, the EPRA announced the increase on April 14, 2026, effective from April 15 to May 14. In Nairobi, the price of premium gasoline is now 206.97 Kenyan shillings (approximately USD 1.60) per liter, an increase of 16.1% or 28.69 KSh. Diesel costs 206.84 KSh per liter (+24.2% or 40.30 KSh), while kerosene remains unchanged at 152.78 KSh. | Location | Premium Gasoline (KSh/L) | Diesel (KSh/L) | Kerosene (KSh/L) | |----------|----------------------|----------------|-----------------| | Nairobi | 206.97 | 206.84 | 152.78 | Mombasa | 203.69 | 203.56 | 149.49 | Kisumu | 209.00 | 208.87. | 154.81 The price adjustment results from increased import costs of up to 68.7%, caused by the conflict (e.g., the US-Israel-Iran war beginning in late February), which is disrupting supply chains. Despite a reduction in VAT on fuels from 16% to 13%, global oil price increases outweigh the savings. Prices had remained stable in March. Reports indicate that drivers filled up their tanks before the new prices took effect.