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Originally published by Ghafla! (Entertainment)entertainment
April 8, 2026
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Fuel Shortage Bites as Matatu Fares Spike and Motorists Struggle Nationwide
A worsening fuel shortage is taking a heavy toll on Kenyan commuters, with transport costs rising sharply and motorists across the country scrambling to secure limited supplies. On the busy Nakuru–Nairobi route, matatu fares have surged from Ksh450 to as high as Ksh700, as oper..
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A severe fuel shortage is causing widespread disruption across Kenya, leading to dramatically increased matatu fares and long queues for motorists desperate for fuel.
- Matatu fares on the Nakuru–Nairobi route have surged from Ksh450 to as high as Ksh700.
- The Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya warns of a potential Ksh30 to Ksh60 per litre price hike.
- Protests have erupted in Western Kenya by boda boda riders citing alleged fuel hoarding.
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