Fuel prices in Kenya have been increased following a new adjustment announced on Tuesday by the country’s energy regulator.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised the cost of super petrol by 28.69 shillings per litre and diesel by 40.3 shillings per litre.
According to the regulator, the upward revision was driven by higher costs of imported fuel on the international market.
After the changes, petrol is now priced at 206.97 Kenyan shillings (about $1.60) per litre, while diesel has risen to 206.84 shillings.
In the hours leading up to the new pricing, motorists hurried to refuel, resulting in long queues at petrol stations across several areas.
Transport operators reacted immediately, with minibuses increasing fares by roughly 25% overnight.
Bus fares also climbed, with increases ranging between $1.54 and $3.86 depending on route and distance.
The impact of the fuel hike is expected to ripple through the wider economy, as higher transport costs typically feed into the prices of goods and services.
Inflation currently stands at 4.4%, slightly above February’s 4.3%, indicating continued upward pressure on consumer prices.
Kenya relies almost entirely on imported fuel, mainly sourced from Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.