The regulator made the announcement on Monday, September 14, following its latest monthly review of petroleum prices.
Acting Director General Joseph Oketch said the maximum retail prices for Super Petrol, diesel and kerosene would remain at their existing levels despite significant changes in the international cost of imported petroleum products.
The decision means motorists and households will continue paying the same maximum pump prices that were in effect during the previous pricing cycle.
EPRA’s announcement came despite contrasting movements in the average landed costs of petroleum products during August 2026.
The landed cost of Super Petrol declined by 7.87%, falling from USD 948.92 per cubic metre in July to USD 874.26 per cubic metre in August.
Diesel recorded a different trend during the same period. Its landed cost increased by 11.86%, rising from USD 855.59 to USD 957.05 per cubic metre.
Kerosene also became more expensive at the importation stage, with its average landed cost increasing by 9.71%. The figure rose from USD 915.01 per cubic metre in July to USD 1,003.87 in August.
Kenya imports its petroleum products in refined form, making local pump prices sensitive to international market conditions and currency movements.
For the August computation, EPRA used an exchange rate of KSh129.72 against the United States dollar.
The regulator said the latest maximum retail prices were determined under Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022.
The calculations also took into account applicable taxes, including Value Added Tax and excise duty adjustments linked to inflation.
EPRA said its pricing mechanism seeks to ensure that legitimate costs incurred by petroleum importers and distributors are recovered while keeping prices at reasonable levels for consumers.
The authority further stated that it remained committed to promoting fair competition and protecting the interests of consumers and investors in Kenya’s petroleum and energy sectors.
The unchanged prices will therefore remain in force across the country until the next monthly review scheduled to cover the period beginning October 15, 2026.