FUEL SCARCITY

Petrol stations with fuel in Nairobi, outskirts

Most petrol stations countrywide are experiencing fuel shortage

In Summary

• A spot check reveals that most petrol stations across the country are experiencing an acute fuel shortage,

• In some incidents, motorists are taking up to 24 hours to refuel.

Tuk tuk and boda boda operators stranded as fuel shortage continues to bite various parts of the country on April 12, 2022.
Tuk tuk and boda boda operators stranded as fuel shortage continues to bite various parts of the country on April 12, 2022.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

Fuel has in every sense become the most precious commodity in Kenya at the moment if the long queues being witnessed at petrol stations countrywide are anything to go by.

A spot check reveals that most petrol stations across the country are experiencing an acute fuel shortage, taking motorists up to 24 hours to get the commodity.

However, knowledge is power. The time it takes you to scout for petrol stations with fuel can be considerably reduced if someone points out to you which ones have fuel.

As of midday Wednesday, several petrol stations had fuel in Nairobi.

They include Total stations in Hurlingham, Kayole, Ngara, Mombasa Road, Milimani, Embakasi, State House Road and Kimathi street.

Others are New Tatitu Total Service Station, Kitui 1, Lusaka Road, Enterprise Road and Kagwe Service Station.

Rubis petrol stations in South B and C, Jogoo Road, Dagoreti, Loresho, Lang'ata, Buruburu, valley Arcade and Kahawa West were also dispensing fuel.

Others are Rubis Belleview, Likoni Road, Sabaki in Athi River, UN Avenue, River Road and Gikambura. 

Outside Nairobi, fuel is also available at Total service stations in Njabini, Karambee, Wangige, Maua, Nkubu, Thika, Kisii, Mkomani, Bungoma, Garissa, New Eldoret Tota Energies, Spaki, Sabaki and at Beta fuel station - Iten road.

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