# Kenya Fuel Prices Surge

> Kenya's matatu operators raise fares after EPRA hikes fuel costs, sparking industry backlash.
- Title: Kenya Fuel Prices Surge · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Kenya's matatu operators raise fares after EPRA hikes fuel costs, sparking industry backlash. Kenya's matatu operators will increase fares following EPRA's…
- Keywords: kenya, epra, matatu, fuel prices, diesel, kerosene, motorists association, nairobi, news, world, politics, Fuel
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610150317.html
- Published: 2026-10-15T10:34:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kenya, epra, matatu, fuel prices, diesel, kerosene, motorists association, nairobi, news, world, politics
## Matatu Operators Announce Fare Hikes
Matatu operators plan immediate fare increases due to rising fuel prices.
## EPRA Raises Fuel Prices
EPRA increased Super Petrol by Sh12.93 per litre, diesel by Sh9.90 and kerosene by Sh28.49.
## Industry Impact
Higher fuel costs threaten transport affordability for commuters and businesses.
## Motorists Association Criticizes EPRA
MAK claims EPRA's price increases do not match the rise in imported petroleum costs.
## EPRA Explains Price Adjustments
EPRA attributes price hikes to higher import costs of refined petroleum products.
## Potential Demonstrations
MAK warns of peaceful demonstrations if EPRA fails to address concerns about pricing.
## Key takeaway

Kenya's matatu operators will increase fares following EPRA's fuel price hikes, which have drawn criticism from the Motorists Association for disproportionate increases.