Kenya Gasoline & Diesel Prices (May 2026) — KES/Liter | DailyFuels
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Kenya Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Exchange rates live  ·  Updated: 2026-05-25
Retail Pump Prices — Kenya USD / LITER
Fuel Type USD / Liter KES / Liter vs World Avg
⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) $1.640 KSh 1.640 +6.9%
🚛 Diesel $1.790 KSh 1.790 +16.7%
🔵 LPG / Autogas N/A
⚡ Electric (kWh) $0.222 KSh 0.222
⚡ Electric Business (kWh) $0.174 KSh 0.174
🔥 Natural Gas (m³) N/A
🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) N/A
💧 Kerosene $1.470 KSh 1.470
🌡 Heating Oil N/A

Gasoline Price in Kenya Today

The current retail gasoline price in Kenya is $1.640 per liter, updated weekly from official energy agencies. This figure includes all applicable taxes and any active government subsidies. Use the comparison table above to benchmark gasoline against diesel, LPG, and electricity costs in this market.

Diesel Price in Kenya

Diesel in Kenya costs $1.790 per liter at retail. Diesel prices generally track global crude oil benchmarks but can deviate based on local refinery capacity, road logistics costs, and differential tax treatment versus gasoline. Commercial and agricultural fleet rates may not reflect consumer pump prices.

How Kenya Compares Globally

Kenya gasoline ($1.640/L) is 6.9% above the global average of $1.534/L. DailyFuels tracks 133+ countries — crude oil benchmarks, domestic taxation, and subsidy programs all explain the large price differences between nations worldwide.

Historical Price Trend

Fuel prices in Kenya respond to global crude oil market shifts, exchange rate movements, seasonal demand cycles, and government decisions on taxes or subsidies. All prices are reviewed and updated weekly, ensuring you always see the most current data available for this market.

Fuel Affordability Index GASOLINE · AVG WAGE
83
minutes of work per liter
687.2%
of daily income for a full tank (40L)
54.98
hours of work for a full tank (40L)
Based on average monthly wage of $210 USD. Gasoline price: $1.640/L.
About Fuel Prices in Kenya

As of 2026-05-25, the retail price of gasoline in Kenya is $1.640 per liter, and diesel costs $1.790 per liter. Kenya’s gasoline price is 6.9% above the global average of $1.534 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.222 per kWh.


Fuel prices in Kenya are shaped by global crude oil market benchmarks, government taxation or subsidy policies, local refinery margins, and distribution costs. Comparing Kenya to the global average illustrates the combined effect of these factors.


Based on an average monthly wage of $210 USD, a worker in Kenya needs approximately 83 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 687.2% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.


Kenya is one of 133 countries tracked by DailyFuels across Africa and worldwide. All fuel prices are sourced from official government energy agencies and updated weekly, standardized to USD per liter for global comparison.


All prices reflect the latest weekly pump price surveys from verified market data sources. Local currency amounts (KES / KSh) update automatically with live exchange rates.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
As of 2026-05-25, gasoline in Kenya costs $1.640 per liter — 6.9% above the global average of $1.534/L.
Fuel prices in Kenya are shaped by global crude oil market benchmarks, government taxation or subsidy policies, local refinery margins, and distribution costs. Comparing Kenya to the global average illustrates the combined effect of these factors.
Prices for Kenya are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers.
DailyFuels currently tracks the following fuels in Kenya: Gasoline, Diesel, Electricity, Electricity (Business), Kerosene. Data is presented in USD per liter (or per kWh for electricity).
Kenya gasoline is priced at $1.640/L versus a global average of $1.534/L — a difference of 6.9% (above). Explore the Rankings page to see Kenya's position among all tracked countries.
Global Commodity Prices & Local Impact BENCHMARK · USD
Commodity Market Price Raw Cost Retail Here Gov't Factor
🛢 Brent Crude $100.21 /bbl $0.750 /L $1.640 +118.7%
🛢 WTI Crude $96.60 /bbl $0.728 /L $1.640 +125.3%
🔥 Natural Gas $3.02 /MMBtu $0.133 /m³ no data
⚡ Lithium ETF $85.28 /share indirect $0.222
☢ Uranium ETF $48.96 /share indirect $0.222
30-Day Commodity Price Effect 30D · PASS-THROUGH

How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here

Commodity Commodity Δ30D Retail Δ30D Pass-Through
🛢 Brent Crude -7.9% +7.9%
-100%
🛢 WTI Crude -5.8% +7.9%
-136%
🔥 Natural Gas +8.3%
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