Pain in the a$$ for motorists as govt makes unexpected fuel price increase

The Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday through a press release announced the increase of fuel prices for the month of March to April.

The new prices which took effect at midnight, saw the cost of Petrol go up by Sh1.26, Diesel by Sh0.65 and Kerosene by Sh2.96 per litre.

Below is the list of the new prices for the various towns across the country.

In Nairobi, Petrol will retail at Sh101, Diesel at Sh97 and Kerosene at Sh100.

Prices in Mombasa will be Sh99 for Petrol, Sh94 for Diesel and Sh97.

The commission stated that the new prices are in accordance to the 8 per cent fuel tax which is included in the Finance Act 2018.

In accordance with Section 102(w) of the Energy Act 2006, a person convicted of retailing petroleum products above the maximum levels will be liable to a fine not exceeding Kenya shillings one million, or the withdrawal of their operating licence or both. ^GN

— Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (@EPRA_Ke) March 15, 2019