Fuel shortage hits motorists nationwide as rationing takes effect

Fuel tanker at a fuel station along Enterprise road, Nairobi on April 23, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

The reality of fuel shortages has hit motorists across Kenya, with several towns grappling with a dire crisis that is threatening to grind economic activities to a halt.

While some petrol stations have closed after running completely dry, others have introduced strict rationing to stretch limited stocks and serve more customers.