- Martha Karua issued a sharp statement targeting the government after EPRA announced increases in petrol, diesel and kerosene prices
- EPRA reported that the average landed cost of super petrol rose by 11.81% between August and September 2026
- Karua said Kenyans were being squeezed by the cost of living and accused the government of failing to cushion consumers
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Opposition politician Martha Karua has spoken out against the government following fresh fuel price increases announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), accusing the administration of failing to protect ordinary Kenyans from a worsening cost of living crisis.
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EPRA attributed the upward revisions to a sharp rise in international import costs. The average landed cost of Super Petrol climbed 11.81%, moving from US$874.26 per cubic metre in August 2026 to US$977.55 per cubic metre in September 2026.
Diesel costs rose 11.32%, from US$957.05 per cubic metre to US$1,065.38 per cubic metre over the same period, while Kerosene increased 9.41%, from US$1,003.87 per cubic metre to US$1,098.31 per cubic metre.
The adjustments are expected to add further financial strain on motorists, transport operators and low-income households that rely on kerosene for cooking and lighting.
What was Karua's reaction to rising fuel costs?
Responding to the price review, Karua said the burden on everyday Kenyans had become unsustainable.
"Millions of Kenyans are being squeezed by the cost of simply living. Getting to work, running a small business, putting food on the table are all are becoming harder and more expensive," she argued on X.
She further accused the government of failing to demonstrate accountability for public spending or take meaningful steps to ease the pressure on consumers.
"This regime has failed to account for the costs by demonstrating value for money and explain what it is doing to cushion Kenyans from the rising cost of living," Karua said.
Her statement closed with a pointed political message directed at the administration:
"Kenyans have endured enough. This regime must go!"
How did Kenyans react?
Karua's remarks add to mounting public debate over how successive fuel price increases are affecting household budgets and small businesses across the country, with transport costs in particular driving up the price of goods and services.
The maximum retail price of super petrol in Nairobi increased by KSh 12.93 to KSh 226.96 per litre, while diesel rose by KSh 9.90 to KSh 227.76 per litre.
Kerosene recorded the largest increase of KSh 28.49, bringing its price to KSh 219.87 per litre, effective October 15, 2026.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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