The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has released its latest maximum pump prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene, effective October 15 to November 14, 2026, following its monthly review of regional energy prices.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol retails at a maximum of Ksh 226.96 per litre, Diesel at Ksh 227.76 and Kerosene at Ksh 219.87.
In Mombasa, the cheapest of the 73 towns listed, motorists will pay up to Ksh 223.81for Super Petrol, Ksh 224.61for Diesel and Ksh 216.71 for Kerosene.
Prices climb with distance from the coast, reflecting transport and distribution costs. Mandera records the highest rates in the schedule at Ksh 247.62 for Super Petrol, Ksh 248.41 for Diesel and Ksh 240.52 for Kerosene. Other high-cost towns include:
- Elwak:Petrol Ksh 243.87, Diesel Ksh 244.66
- Eldas:Petrol Ksh 244.39, Diesel Ksh 245.18
- Moyale:Petrol Ksh 241.81, Diesel Ksh 242.60
- Tarbaj: Petrol Ksh 241.29, Diesel Ksh 242.08
- Wajir: Petrol Ksh 241.54, Diesel Ksh 242.33
Outside the coast, the lowest rates appear in central and Rift Valley hubs.
Mai Mahiu posts the lowest figures after the coastal towns at Ksh 226.82 for Petrol, Ksh 227.61 for Diesel and Ksh 219.72 for Kerosene. Matuu follows at Ksh 228.06 for Petrol.
Other major towns (Super Petrol / Diesel)
- Kisumu-bound corridor towns such as Narok:* Ksh 228.86 / Ksh 229.65
- Embu:Ksh 228.40 / Ksh 229.20
- Meru: Ksh 231.61 / Ksh 232.40
- Garissa: Ksh 233.33 / Ksh 234.13
- Marsabit: Ksh 239.27 / Ksh 240.06
- Turbi:Ksh 239.25 / Ksh 240.04
In every town, Diesel sells about Ksh 0.79 above Super Petrol, while Kerosene is roughly Ksh 7 below it.
The gap between the cheapest and costliest towns for Super Petrol is about Ksh 23.81 per litre, underscoring the regional price disparity that remote northern and eastern counties continue to face.
The caps are the maximum retailers may charge. Motorists and transporters are advised to report any station selling above the gazetted rates to EPRA.
The prices will remain in force until November 14, 2026, when the next review is due.
