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Kenyan motorists woke up to another gut punch on Tuesday, July 15, as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a painful fuel price hike. Petrol went up by KSh 8.99, diesel by KSh 8.67, and kerosene by KSh 9.65 per litre.
The price adjustment is now in effect and will remain until mid-August. That means drivers in Nairobi will now pay KSh 186.31 for petrol, KSh 171.58 for diesel, and KSh 156.58 for kerosene. The new prices reflect not just the cost of the commodity but also the increasing weight of taxes, including VAT and inflation-adjusted excise duty.
In short: Kenyans are paying more for less—and patience is wearing thin.
The price surge has triggered a flood of frustration, especially over the much-hyped government-to-government (G-to-G) oil import deal. Marketed as a shield against international price shocks, it has instead delivered more confusion than relief.
Critics argue the deal was nothing but smoke and mirrors. With global oil prices showing a downward trend, Kenyans are wondering: Why are we paying more?
Social media has exploded with discontent:
-“The G-to-G fuel deal is a scam,” wrote one Kenyan.
-“Is it supposed to make life harder or easier?” questioned another.
-Politicians like Peter Salasya have gone on record calling it “nonsense” that must be stopped.
The impact won’t be limited to fuel tanks. The rise in pump prices is expected to trigger another wave of inflation, affecting everything from transport to food and electricity. For millions of families already scraping by, this is the final push toward deeper financial strain.
Small businesses relying on kerosene or diesel generators are also bracing for increased operating costs. Farmers, transporters, boda boda riders, and even school operators are among the groups hardest hit.
And with schools reopening and harvest seasons nearing, the timing couldn’t be worse.
This hike places President William Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza administration under renewed fire. Citizens are increasingly vocal, accusing the government of making life harder instead of fulfilling its promise to lower the cost of living.
For a president who campaigned on the promise of “bottom-up” economic transformation, the optics of monthly fuel hikes and shrinking purchasing power are disastrous. Even traditional government supporters are beginning to ask tough questions about priorities—and whether the pain is even necessary.
Unless something changes—quickly—Kenyans are looking at a brutal financial stretch for the rest of the year. The government has few options left but to revisit the G-to-G agreement, consider tax reforms on petroleum products, or brace for mass unrest.
But the people have spoken: They’re done with excuses
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