By Eldoret Leo 
Kenyans have received temporary relief at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for the March–April 2026 pricing cycle. The decision, which took effect on March 15 and runs until April 14, means motorists and households will continue paying the same prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene for the next 30 days.
Under the latest review, Super Petrol will continue retailing at KSh178.28 per litre, Diesel at KSh166.54, and Kerosene at KSh152.78 in Nairobi. Similar pricing adjustments apply across other towns including Eldoret, where motorists will pay about KSh178.16 for petrol, KSh166.77 for diesel and KSh153.03 for kerosene.
EPRA stated that the prices were calculated in accordance with the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, which guide the regulation of petroleum products in Kenya. The pump prices also include 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) as stipulated in the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, alongside other applicable levies and charges.
Interestingly, the stability in pump prices comes at a time when the average landed cost of imported fuel has increased. Data released by the regulator shows that the cost of imported Super Petrol rose by about 1 percent, while Diesel and Kerosene recorded larger increases of 8.46 percent and 6.79 percent respectively during the review period.
EPRA explained that the pricing review considered shipments received between February 10 and March 9, most of which were priced earlier in February. As a result, global developments such as tensions in the Middle East had not yet significantly affected the cost of fuel imports for this cycle.
The decision to hold fuel prices steady is expected to offer short-term relief to motorists, transport operators and businesses that depend heavily on petroleum products. Fuel costs often have a direct impact on the prices of goods and services across the economy, particularly in transport and agriculture sectors.
However, analysts caution that the stability may only be temporary. With global oil markets remaining volatile and geopolitical tensions affecting supply routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, future reviews could still see adjustments in pump prices if international costs continue rising.
For now, Kenyans can enjoy at least another month of stability at the pump as EPRA maintains prices amid a challenging global energy market.
Robert Mutasi