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Diesel, Petrol Prices Surge Amid Rising Import Costs

4/15/2026

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Diesel prices rose 24.2% to 206.84 shillings per liter.
Petrol prices rose 16.1% to 206.84 shillings per liter.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) attributed the hikes to increased import costs, which have risen by up to 68.7%.
The government plans to withdraw funds from the Petroleum Development Levy to stabilize prices.
Inflation is expected to rise above 5% in May despite a government fuel tax cut.

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Diesel prices rose 24.2% to 206.84 shillings per liter.
Petrol prices rose 16.1% to 206.84 shillings per liter.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) attributed the hikes to increased import costs, which have risen by up to 68.7%.
The government plans to withdraw funds from the Petroleum Development Levy to stabilize prices.
Inflation is expected to rise above 5% in May despite a government fuel tax cut.