Attendants at stations that lacked fuel, he said, told him that petrol quickly ran out on Wednesday as the shortage started to bite. Matatu drivers have also indicated that they have been experiencing difficulties in getting the said commodity in several stations. The new 16 percent VAT has also triggered fare increases, especially for long-distance travel, while millers have announced plans to raise prices of wheat and maize flour A biting fuel shortage has hit parts of the capital Nairobi as the strike called by petroleum transporters protesting against new government tax enters its fourth day. A random check by the Nation at Total, Shell and Kenol Kobil stations within the central business district on Thursday morning revealed that many did not have petrol. NO STOCKS On Wednesday, many stations across the country reported dry pumps, with those with the precious commodity, mainly diesel, experiencing long queues of motorists […]