The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) is calling on the government to overhaul the country's fuel pricing framework, describing the current system as a sham.

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This is after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) retained fuel prices for the July to August pricing cycle, with MAK arguing that motorists were denied the benefits of falling global oil prices.

In a statement on Wednesday, July 15, the lobby demanded the removal of political influence from fuel price determination and a review of the Energy Act and related laws.

"We therefore call for reforms to Kenya's fuel pricing framework, including the removal of political influence from fuel price determination and the restoration of a transparent and market-responsive system," MAK said.

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To support the reforms, the motorists urged Parliament to review the Energy Act , arguing it grants the Executive excessive powers over fuel pricing with little public accountability.

"We call upon Parliament to urgently review the Energy Act and all subsequent amendments that have concentrated excessive pricing powers in the Executive without adequate public accountability," MAK demanded.

"Any law that consistently disadvantages consumers while protecting government revenue requires immediate reconsideration," the motorists added.

The demands came hours after EPRA announced that fuel prices would remain unchanged for the pricing cycle running from July 15 to August 14, 2026.

Under the latest review, super petrol will continue retailing at Ksh214.03 per litre in Nairobi, diesel at Ksh222.86 per litre and kerosene at Ksh191.38 per litre.

The regulator said the stable prices were made possible through government intervention to cushion consumers against fluctuations in global fuel prices.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke