"Hii ni ukora": Kenyans react after EPRA announces new fuel prices
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Jan 15, 2026
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Japhet Ruto
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EPRA announced new fuel prices on Wednesday, January 14. Photo: Galana Energies.
Kenyans on social media have called for a review of taxes after EPRA announced new fuel prices. The energy regulator reduced the petroleum costs marginally.
Key Takeaways
- Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a slight reduction in petrol (KSh 2), diesel (KSh 1), and kerosene (KSh 1) prices per litre, effective January 15, 2026.
- Despite the decrease, Kenyans on social media expressed frustration, arguing the price cuts were insufficient and criticizing EPRA.
- New retail prices in Nairobi are KSh 182.52 for petrol, KSh 170.47 for diesel, and KSh 153.78 for kerosene.
- The price adjustments were influenced by a decrease in international Murban crude oil prices during January 2026, as reported by the Central Bank of Kenya.
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