The price of diesel is set to reduce by Ksh 10 per litre in the upcoming fuel pricing cycle as the government moves to cushion Kenyans from the impact of rising global fuel costs.

President William Ruto made the announcement in Mombasa after consultations with stakeholders from the transport industry, the Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Transport.

“I have directed that in the next pricing cycle, we are going to further reduce the price of diesel by another 10 shillings for the June-July cycle to help stabilize pump prices and provide additional relief to consumers,” said President Ruto.

The move comes amid mounting pressure from transport operators and consumers over high fuel prices that have pushed up the cost of transport, food production and business operations across the country.

According to the President, the government has already spent billions of shillings in fuel stabilization measures over the past two pricing cycles to cushion consumers from global oil price shocks.

During the April-May 2026 pricing cycle, the government spent Ksh 12.45 billion through fuel stabilization and VAT relief interventions, leading to reductions of Ksh 19.67 per litre for super petrol, Ksh 40.25 for diesel and Ksh 115 for kerosene.

In the current May-June 2026 cycle, the government utilized another Ksh 15.72 billion, resulting in further reductions of Ksh 15.87 for super petrol, Ksh 44.89 for diesel and Ksh 78 for kerosene.

President Ruto noted that the current global fuel crisis has been driven by disruptions in international oil supply following conflict in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.

He said the government remains committed to cushioning citizens while ensuring economic stability and uninterrupted fuel supply.

Transport sector leaders who attended the meeting welcomed the proposed diesel reduction, saying it would help ease pressure on operators already struggling with high operational costs, loan repayments and insurance challenges.

The President also directed the Ministry of Transport to engage financial institutions on possible relief measures for transport operators servicing vehicle loans.