Also known as: Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority
Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority — regulates Kenya's fuel pricing and petroleum sector, recently held petrol and diesel prices steady amid global oil market volatility.
… The latest fuel review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) pushed pump prices to record highs, triggering public outrage and disruption in major towns including Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru, and Mombasa. …
… The opposition leader criticised the May 14 announcement by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), which raised diesel prices by Sh46.29 per litre and super petrol by Sh16.65 per litre. …
… The nationwide protests were sparked by the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), which pushed diesel prices to a historic high of Sh242.92 per litre in Nairobi, while Super Petrol rose to Sh214.25 per litre.
… I am not happy to see Kenyans walking." While announcing this month's adjustments, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) said the changes were prompted by exchange rate fluctuations and the application of statutory taxes under the Value Added Tax (VAT) framework. …
… The Wiper leader criticised the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) over the May 14 fuel price review, which increased the price of diesel by Ksh 46.29 per litre and super petrol by Ksh 16.65 per litre. …
… In its latest review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) indicated that the cost of Super Petrol and Diesel increased by Sh16.65 and Sh46.29 per litre, respectively, while the price of kerosene remained unchanged. …
… Among its demands are the reduction of fuel prices to between Sh140 and Sh150 per litre in the long term, the disbandment of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), and changes in fuel procurement systems. …
… It was not necessary to call the strike." His sentiments come as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) increased the cost of Super Petrol and Diesel by Ksh.16.65 and Ksh.46.29 per litre, respectively, while the price of Kerosene remained unchanged. …
… h-22 situation, and we must build consensus on stabilization measures instead of acting emotionally,” he added. ‘Walking City’ as transport strike strands thousands across Nairobi amid fuel price fury The remarks come days after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA …
… From dawn, bus stops remained packed with commuters while several matatu termini across Nairobi stayed deserted as transport operators enforced the strike over the latest fuel price hike announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) last week. …
President William Ruto has appointed Moses Wekesa Mwambu Mabonga as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), replacing Adan Haji Ali, who moves to chair the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority. The gazette also announced several other board appointments across energy, communications, irrigation, and other regulatory authorities.
President William Ruto has appointed Moses Wekesa Mwambu Mabonga as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), replacing Adan Haji Ali, who moves to chair the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority. The gazette also announced several other board appointments across energy, communications, irrigation, and other regulatory authorities.
Kenyan senators have challenged Environment CS Deborah Barasa over weak enforcement of environmental laws, arguing that despite Kenya's comprehensive pollution control legal framework, continued industrial emissions, toxic waste dumping, and water contamination indicate serious implementation gaps. The lawmakers directed much criticism at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), questioning its effectiveness in enforcing environmental standards.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has retained fuel prices in its review for the month beginning July 15, 2026, with petrol at Ksh.214.03, diesel at Ksh.222.86, and kerosene at Ksh.191.38 in Nairobi. EPRA attributed the stable prices to government intervention aimed at protecting consumers from global price shocks.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced that maximum retail prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged from July 15 to August 14, 2026. The government extended an 8 per cent VAT relief on petroleum products for three months and used Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to stabilize prices amid global oil market volatility.
EPRA announced that prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged for the next one month, with the next review scheduled for August 14, 2026. The regulator said volatility in global oil markets has been offset by intervention that has cushioned Kenyans from paying higher prices.
Kenya's High Court has consolidated two constitutional petitions challenging the legality and transparency of the country's fuel pricing framework, with the Law Society of Kenya's petition designated as the lead case. The petitioners allege inadequate transparency and accountability in fuel price determination and management of the Petroleum Development Levy Fund, while EPRA has defended the existing pricing system as lawful and regular in its disclosures.
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi said a newly signed US-Iran peace agreement could ease Middle East tensions, potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz maritime route through which Kenya imports fuel, lower global oil prices, and reduce pump prices in Kenya from next month.
The Motorists Association of Kenya has condemned the June/July 2026 fuel review, describing the Sh0.22 per litre reduction in petrol prices as "insulting" and arguing that Kenya's fuel pricing system is no longer guided by a transparent formula but by political interests and negotiations. The association claims the government's promised Sh10 diesel reduction following transport sector strike threats demonstrates that fuel pricing has become politically manipulated rather than based on objective market realities.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has reduced the price of diesel by Sh10 in the latest fuel pricing cycle, following a directive from President William Ruto, despite a slight 0.21 per cent increase in the landed cost of diesel products. Petrol and kerosene prices remain unchanged.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called the government's Sh10 per litre diesel price reduction inadequate, arguing that meaningful relief requires deep cuts to fuel taxes and levies to bring pump prices to about Sh170 per litre. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced the cut after the government withdrew approximately Sh10 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.
President William Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to stabilising fuel prices after EPRA announced a Sh10 per litre reduction in diesel prices, lowering the Nairobi pump price to Sh222.86, supported by a Sh10 billion subsidy. Ruto attributed the intervention to protecting consumers and businesses from global geopolitical pressures that have driven up international crude oil prices.
Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced diesel prices will drop Sh10 per litre to Sh222.86 in Nairobi from June 15, while Super Petrol will retail at Sh214.03 after a marginal reduction of 22 cents, with kerosene unchanged at Sh191.38 per litre. The government is drawing approximately Sh10 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to stabilize fuel prices during the June-July cycle.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has reduced petrol prices by Ksh.0.22 per litre and diesel by Ksh.10 per litre in its monthly review effective June 15, 2026, while kerosene prices remained unchanged.
President Ruto pledged a further Sh10 per litre diesel price cut after May-June fuel price hikes sparked protests and transport strikes. Sunday's EPRA pricing announcement will test whether the government delivers on the commitment amid global pressures including US-Iran tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority reduced Super Petrol by Sh0.22 per litre and Diesel by Sh10.00 per litre effective immediately for 30 days, while Kerosene prices remain unchanged. The reduction reflects movements in global oil prices, exchange rates, and other supply chain cost factors.
An opinion piece argues that global fuel shocks are pushing prices higher in East Africa, with Rwanda's recent pump price increases serving as a regional indicator of broader impacts on transport fares, food prices, and cost of living.
The High Court has ordered the government and other respondents to file responses within 14 days to a petition challenging the process used to review fuel prices. Petitioner Francis Awino argues the case concerns the legality and constitutionality of the pricing process, not merely the cost of fuel, and seeks to halt EPRA's fuel price implementation for May 15 to June 14, 2026.
Justice Roselyne Aburili has ordered Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi, EPRA, and the Attorney General to file responses within 14 days in a petition by Nairobi resident Francis Awino challenging the constitutionality and legality of the fuel pricing process. Awino is seeking orders to stop the government from hiking petroleum prices beyond those announced by EPRA on May 15, 2026, arguing the case concerns the legality of the pricing process rather than the price itself.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has withdrawn Kenya Power's proposed retail electricity tariff review application that had been submitted to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, preventing potential electricity cost increases from July 1 through 2029. Current tariffs will remain in force, and the withdrawal will not affect continued electricity service delivery.
Kenya's Energy Ministry has withdrawn a retail electricity tariff review application submitted by KPLC on March 31, citing the need to protect households, businesses and industries from cost escalation while supporting economic growth and sustainable energy sector development.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced that Kenya Power's retail electricity tariff review application, submitted on March 31, has been withdrawn to shield households and businesses from potential cost increases and support economic growth.
President Ruto has reassigned two Principal Secretaries following the resignation of Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban over alleged substandard fuel importation. Kello Harsama moves from ASALs and Regional Development to replace Liban as Petroleum PS, while Caroline Karugu, the EAC Affairs PS, takes on an acting dual role in ASALs and Regional Development.
An opinion piece argues that recent protests over fuel prices stem not only from the price increase itself, but from the government's failure to pre-empt public concern and explain the reasons for higher diesel costs, which the author attributes to debt servicing and revenue needs.
President Ruto announced a further reduction in diesel prices of Ksh.10 per litre beginning the June/July fuel pricing cycle, aimed at stabilizing pump prices and easing pressure on consumers amid rising cost of living.
President William Ruto said fuel prices remain unchanged following a Thursday government-transport stakeholder meeting in Mombasa, but directed the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority to reduce diesel prices by Sh10 in the June-July pricing cycle. Ruto characterised the fuel crisis as global rather than local and ruled out scrapping all taxes and levies on petroleum products.
EPRA Director Edward Kinyua says Kenya has sufficient diesel and super petrol reserves to last approximately one month, with vessels lined up for discharge at Mombasa port. The country holds 23 days of diesel stock and 28 days of super petrol stock totaling about 225 million litres.
Kennedy Kaunda, CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides and Drivers Association, said he interrupted Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on May 18 based on goodwill rather than agreement, and was not part of the decision to suspend the matatu strike triggered by fuel price rises.
Justice Roselyne Aburili declined to certify as urgent a petition by Francis Awino challenging fuel price increases announced by EPRA for the May 15 to June 14, 2026 cycle, directing him to serve all respondents before inter partes directions on June 2. The increases triggered a nationwide transport strike on May 18; EPRA later reduced diesel prices by Sh10.06 per litre on May 19, but matatu operators rejected the adjustment as insufficient and suspended the strike for one week to allow for government-level negotiations.
Kennedy Kaunda, CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides and Drivers Association, says he attended the first meeting but arrived late to the second meeting on the fuel price crisis, missing crucial parts of negotiations between transport stakeholders and government officials before final remarks were made.