Fuel prices diverge in Kenya and Ghana amid global oil shifts

Fuel prices in Kenya and Ghana are seeing divergent trends due to shifting international oil costs. In Kenya, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that pump prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene will remain unchanged for the period of September 15 to October 14, 2026. In Nairobi, super petrol remains at KSh 214.03 per litre, while diesel is KSh 217.86 and kerosene is KSh 191.38.

Conversely, fuel prices in Ghana are projected to rise significantly starting September 16, 2026. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) forecasts that petrol will increase by 4.24 percent to approximately GH¢16.26 per litre, while diesel could see a sharper rise of 10.23 percent to GH¢19.07 per litre. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is also expected to increase to roughly GH¢15.32 per kilogramme. These projected hikes are driven by rising international crude oil prices, which increased from US$89.30 to US$103.07 per barrel.

In response to these market pressures, COPEC has urged the Ghanaian government to move away from unsustainable fuel subsidies and instead establish a strategic petroleum reserve to mitigate future price shocks.