Reuters · October 15, 2026

Kenya Raises Petrol Prices by 6% and Diesel by 4.5%; Diesel Set at 227.76 Shillings Per Litre in Nairobi From October 15 to November 14

• Kenya raised the maximum retail prices of petrol and diesel on Wednesday, the energy regulator said, citing higher import costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East, according to the report.
• Petrol prices rose by 6% and diesel prices by 4.5%, according to the report; a litre of diesel will cost 227.76 Kenyan shillings ($1.76) in Nairobi, from 217.86 shillings, and kerosene will rise to 219.87 shillings from 191.38 shillings, between October 15 and November 14.
• The regulator said the government extended a reduction in value-added tax on fuel to 8% from 16% until January 14, according to the report.

Price changes and tax measure attributed to Kenya's energy regulator as reported. Original headline: "Kenya raises fuel prices as Middle East conflict lifts import costs".