VAT: Fuel distributors join motorists' push for fuel boycott

Turkwel Energy petrol station in Makutano, Meru, deserted on September 3, 2018 despite having the best fuel prices. [Olivia Murithi/Standard]

The 16 per cent VAT on petroleum products was Monday headed for a crisis as fuel distributors refused to collect stocks from depots as COTU sued the government and matatus staged boycotts in some parts of the country.

“No loading of fuel at the depots countrywide for downstream outlets,” read a tweet by Kenya Motorists Association accompanied by a picture of parked fuel tankers.