The countrywide shortage of petrol continued to be felt on Monday despite the Government cautioning players in the market against hoarding the commodity. An immediate impact of the acute shortage of the all-important energy source in the country has been exhibited in the manner various petrol station have resorted to restricting motorists to a maximum of fuel worth Sh2,000. This exorbitant cost has been passed on to other business sectors, thus the expenses have been passed on to the clients. Boda boda operators who spoke to the media expressed frustration at the current state of affairs and called on relevant government agencies to move with speed and save them from running out of business. They said they have been forced to increase the fares by up to 150 percent, saying distances that they initially charged Sh50 are now going for Sh150. And as the shortage threatens to […]