A fresh fuel price row has erupted after motorists claimed politics not market forces is now determining what Kenyans pay at the pump.

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NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 15 – The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has criticised the latest fuel price review, accusing the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of allowing politics to influence fuel prices.

In a statement issued after the June/July 2026 fuel review, MAK described the Sh0.22 per litre reduction in petrol prices as “insulting” and questioned why motorists were not benefiting from falling global oil prices.

The association argued that the latest review has reinforced concerns that Kenya’s fuel pricing system is no longer guided by a transparent formula but by political interests and negotiations behind closed doors.

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“This latest review confirms what MAK has consistently maintained for years: Kenya’s fuel pricing mechanism is no longer scientific, transparent, lawful, or predictable,” the association said.

“It has become a politically manipulated process driven by pressure, negotiations and individual whims rather than objective market realities.”

MAK pointed to the government’s promise of a Sh10 reduction in diesel prices following threats of a nationwide transport sector strike, claiming the move appeared to be politically motivated rather than based on the official pricing formula.

According to the association, reports that diesel prices were discussed during engagements with transport stakeholders in Mombasa have raised concerns about the independence of the country’s fuel pricing process.

“This sequence of events exposes a dangerous reality: fuel prices are no longer being determined through a transparent formula but through political bargaining,” MAK stated.

The association warned that such actions risk eroding public trust in EPRA, whose mandate is to independently regulate the energy sector.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya