Golden Drop 5 L oil rises KES 291 at Naivas in October observations
ShelfSight recorded Golden Drop Vegetable Oil 5 L at KES 1,299 on 1 October and KES 1,590 on 8 October at Naivas—a KES 291 increase.
Golden Drop 5 L oil rises KES 291 at Naivas in October observations
A familiar shopping list can cost more even when the pack size stays the same. ShelfSight’s observations show Golden Drop Vegetable Oil 5 L at Naivas rising from KES 1,299 on 1 October to KES 1,590 on 8 October 2026.
That is an increase of KES 291, or 22.40%, for the same tracked listing. A shopper using the earlier price to budget for one bottle would need an extra KES 291 to match the closing observed item price, before any delivery charges.
What changed?
On 1 October, ShelfSight recorded the 5 L bottle at KES 1,299. The retained observations also show KES 1,299 on 2, 4, 5 and 6 October.
The higher KES 1,590 price first appears in the retained records on 7 October and is recorded again on 8 October. That establishes when ShelfSight saw the change, rather than the precise time the retailer updated its price.
The percentage increase uses the 1 October observed price as its starting point: KES 291 divided by KES 1,299, expressed as a percentage. It is not a comparison against an advertised reference or crossed-out price.
What does that mean per litre?
For the same 5 L pack, the earlier price works out to KES 259.80 per litre. The closing price works out to KES 318.00 per litre—an increase of KES 58.20 per litre.
Those figures are calculated from the bottle price and stated volume; they are not separate offers for a one-litre bottle. Unit prices can help when comparing different pack sizes, provided the product type and final purchase costs also match your needs.
Recheck repeat purchases
The practical lesson for a repeat purchase is to recheck the item price before relying on an earlier shopping budget. Compare the exact product and volume, then include delivery and the other items in your basket.
This story uses seven observations from one Naivas listing. There is no retained observation for 3 October, and the closing record was captured at about 08:50 EAT on 8 October. It does not show a market-wide cooking-oil trend, identify a cheaper retailer, or establish the reason for the increase.
Compare your shopping list at shelfsight.net and confirm current price and availability with the retailer. These are dated online observations, not a guarantee of today’s checkout price.