The High Court has given the government and energy sector regulators 14 days to respond to a petition challenging the legality and constitutionality of Kenya’s fuel pricing review process.

The matter came up for mention before Justice Roselyne Aburili, who was informed that none of the respondents had filed responses to the petition filed by activist Francis Awino.

Awino told the court that although fuel prices had since been lowered, the case was not merely about the amount consumers pay at the pump, but the process used by the government and regulators in arriving at fuel pricing decisions.

He argued that the issues raised in the petition remain alive, insisting that a reduction in fuel prices does not cure questions of legality, transparency and public participation.

The activist has challenged the implementation of fuel prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority for the period between May 15 and June 14, 2026.

In the petition filed at the Milimani High Court, Awino accuses the government and energy sector regulators of violating the Constitution by imposing what he describes as an economically punitive burden on Kenyans without adequate openness or public involvement.

He argues that fuel pricing decisions have a direct impact on the cost of living and affect millions of consumers, and should therefore be subjected to meaningful public participation and clear justification.

Justice Aburili directed the respondents to file and serve their responses within 14 days.

The matter will be mentioned on July 2, 2026, for further directions.