Kenya: Why Fuel in Some Stations Is Cheaper Despite Uniform EPRA Pricing

Motorists in Nairobi and its environs often wonder why some petrol stations charge slightly less than others despite similar EPRA pricing. There is a clear and practical reason behind these differences.

Petrol in Nairobi, for example, has be set at KSh214 per litre following the latest EPRA review, yet some stations may retail it at around KSh211 or KSh212 per litre, creating small but noticeable price differences for consumers.

For some skeptics, they tend to shy away from the ‘cheaper’…