How to Track Fuel Prices in Kenya

In Kenya, fuel prices are strictly regulated and updated monthly on the 14th of every month by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). These prices remain in effect from the 15th of the current month to the 14th of the following month.

To stay updated, you can use these primary methods:

1. Official Digital Channels 

• EPRA Website: The authority publishes a comprehensive list of maximum retail prices for all major towns in Kenya on their Pump Prices portal.
• USSD Code: You can query current prices directly from your mobile phone by dialing *363#. This service allows you to check pump prices, license statuses, and lodge complaints.
• Social Media: Follow EPRA’s official accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook for immediate press release graphics every 14th of the month.

2. Mobile Apps & External Tools

While EPRA sets the maximum price, some third-party tools help track trends:

• Price Trackers: Apps like FillApp or CheapFuel sometimes provide crowd-sourced data or trend alerts, though local availability in Kenya can vary.(opportunity for developers)
• News Alerts: Major Kenyan news outlets like Citizen Digital and The Standard typically provide a “Full List” of prices for various towns immediately after the EPRA announcement.

3. Key Factors to Watch

If you want to anticipate whether prices will rise or fall before the 14th, keep an eye on these two indicators which EPRA uses in its pricing formula:

• Landed Cost: The actual cost of imported refined petroleum products.
• Exchange Rate: The strength of the Kenyan Shilling (KES) against the US Dollar (USD), as imports are paid for in dollars.