Nairobi Petrol Stations Issue Warning as Some Places Charge Ksh189
Motorists have been experiencing long queues at most petrol stations, with the Motorists Association warning of a national strike within 24 hours if the government does not completely address the impasse...
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Kenya is experiencing an escalating fuel shortage with long queues forming at petrol stations across the country and some retailers warning of critically low stocks.
- Motorists in Nairobi and other towns like Nyamira, Kericho, Nakuru, Nyeri, Karatina, Murang’a, and Kirinyaga are struggling to find fuel, with some stations closed or offering only expensive high-octane options.
- The Motorist Association of Kenya (MAK) is accusing unnamed government officials and fuel sector players of orchestrating an "artificial crisis" and has threatened a nationwide strike.
- Public transport operators are also warning of a potential shutdown due to scarcity, leading to increased fares and disruptions to daily life.
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