*Fuel Tax Burden: Kenyans Pay More in Taxes Than Fuel Cost. June 15 2025* Kenyans are now paying more in taxes than the actual cost of importing fuel. For every litre of Super Petrol, the government collects Sh80.70 in taxes, while the landed cost is only Sh77. This means taxes make up the biggest chunk of what you pay at the pump. ^JMI