Fuel crisis persists even as truckers resume work

Motorists queue at a petrol station in Nairobi yesterday. There was panic in buying of fuel as most motorists stocked up, fearing a prolonged shortage. [PHOTO: GEORGE NJUNGE/Standard]

The fuel supply crisis gripping Nairobi and its environs is expected to bite on today before normalising tomorrow.

Oil marketing companies yesterday began evacuating petroleum products from their depots on Nanyuki Road in Industrial Area yesterday, but normalcy is not expected until tomorrow due to a backlog.