Aki, Nairobi is running on empty! A fresh fuel shortage has gripped the capital and several towns, leaving motorists queuing for hours at dry petrol stations—and it's happening just 10 days before EPRA might hike prices again. Sawa, when will it end?

The Chaos Is REAL Right Now

Since the beginning of this week, fuel stations across Nairobi have been emptying faster than your M-Pesa balance after the 15th. Thika Superhighway? Bana, it's a nightmare. Motorists are queuing for extended periods, some being turned away because there's literally nothing left to pump. The queues got so crazy they even spilled into the service lane near Survey, causing traffic disruptions that had everyone late to work. One frustrated driver told us he'd visited FOUR different stations before finding fuel—aki, the stress!

And it's not just Thika. Eastern Bypass, Rongai, Embakasi, South C, Lang'ata—kumbe, the shortage is everywhere! Some filling stations are even controlling how much fuel you can buy, which obviously triggered panic buying. Matatu operators are shaking their heads wondering how they'll keep their businesses running, while ordinary Kenyans are just trying to get home.

What's making this situation even more stressful? The timing, sana sana. We're barely 10 days away from EPRA's May fuel price review, and everyone's nervous that petrol prices are about to skyrocket. Lakini the fuel suppliers are saying this shortage is because of logistics issues and delays clearing cargo at the Port of Mombasa. KEBS confirmed the delays—apparently it's about Certificates of Conformity for some vessels, but they're working to speed things up.

We've Been Here Before, Right?

Honestly? Fuel shortages in Kenya feel like a recurring bad movie that keeps playing. Just when you think things are stable, boom—petrol stations go dry, prices spike, and everyone suffers. Commuters, business owners, delivery guys, matatu crews—nobody wins when fuel runs out.

The real question is: why does Kenya keep finding itself in these situations? Whether it's port delays, logistical issues, or supply chain problems, something needs to change. We can't keep acting shocked every time this happens. Sio?

🗣️ What Kenya Is Saying

"I've tried four stations today. This is becoming ridiculous. How are we supposed to work?" – A frustrated motorist on Thika Superhighway, speaking what everyone's thinking.

"If they increase fuel prices during this shortage, wajinga sana." – Social media users already dreading next week's EPRA announcement.

The Jukwaa Take: Fuel shortages plus price review timing equals a perfect storm—and Kenyans are caught right in the middle, wondering if their wallets can survive another hit.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke