Kenya has witnessed yet another sharp increase in fuel prices, with petrol, diesel, and kerosene hitting record highs in September 2025.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced that petrol prices in Nairobi will now retail at KES 226 per liter, diesel at KES 214, and kerosene at KES 199.
The price hike has triggered a wave of public anger, with many Kenyans decrying the impact on transport, food prices, and the overall cost of living. Matatu operators have already announced fare increases, while long-distance truckers warn of higher costs for goods delivery.
Economic experts warn that the surge will push inflation upward, putting additional strain on households already struggling with high food and rent prices.
The government has attributed the spike to global oil price volatility, currency depreciation, and rising import costs. However, critics argue that mismanagement and heavy taxation of petroleum products have worsened the situation.
Civil society groups are calling for immediate government intervention, including tax relief measures and subsidies, to cushion vulnerable Kenyans.
🚨 With protests being organized in major towns, fuel pricing has once again become a politically charged issue, testing the government’s ability to balance economic stability with public pressure.
