East Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Kenya

Check the latest available petrol, diesel, and LPG snapshot for Kenya in KES. Use this page to plan generator spend, compare Kenya with other African countries, and sanity-check transport or household fuel budgets.

Updated Mar 1, 2026 · Latest available prices · Verify locally before purchase.

Generator cost estimate in Kenya

A 5 KVA petrol generator running 8 hours per day for 26 days per month uses about 312 litres monthly in this simple planning model.

Monthly estimateKES 67,816.32

$524.16 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisKES 217.36/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Kenya fuel prices

AfroFuel shows Kenya prices in local currency first because households, drivers, shops, and procurement teams usually pay locally. The USD values are secondary comparison figures for checking Kenya against the wider African table.

In this snapshot, Kenya petrol is 20% above the East Africa average. Prices may still differ between Nairobi, Mombasa, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Kenya?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Kenya at KES 217.36/L, with a USD comparison of $1.68/L. Prices can vary between Nairobi, Mombasa, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Kenya?

Diesel is shown at KES 200.18/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.55/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Kenya?

LPG is listed at KES 280/kg in the snapshot. AfroFuel displays LPG per kilogram so households and small businesses can compare cylinder refill costs more easily.

How much does a 5 KVA generator cost to run in Kenya?

Using a simple 5 KVA estimate of 1.5 litres per hour for 8 hours per day and 26 days per month, monthly petrol spend is about KES 67,816.32, or $524.16 for comparison.

When were these Kenya fuel prices updated?

This country page uses the latest available AfroFuel row updated Mar 1, 2026. Treat it as a planning estimate and verify the local pump, depot, or supplier price before buying fuel or quoting transport.

Can I compare Kenya with another African country?

Yes. Use the comparison tool to compare Kenya against nearby East Africa markets or any other country in the AfroFuel table.