Fuel Crisis Hits Bisil Town in Kajiado County as Petrol Prices Soar to KSh 450 per Litre
Residents and motorists in Bisil town, Kajiado County, are facing serious hardship following a sharp rise in fuel prices.
Petrol is now selling at KSh 450 per litre in the area, more than double the usual rate in many parts of the country. The increase has caused long queues at the few stations that still have fuel, with some motorists reporting that only one station in the town currently has supplies. Many people who rely on vehicles for daily transport, business, or moving goods are now struggling to keep moving as costs have become too high.
Motorists in Bisil have accused fuel station operators of deliberately holding back supplies. They claim that some dealers are creating an artificial shortage so they can charge higher prices. This situation has left many vehicles parked and forced others to buy fuel in small amounts at the inflated rate. Boda boda riders and matatu operators say they are passing the extra costs to passengers, making travel more expensive for everyone in the community. The remote location of Bisil makes the problem even worse, as residents have limited options for alternative transport or nearby towns with cheaper fuel.
The difficulties in Bisil come at a time when similar concerns about fuel availability and pricing are being raised in other parts of Kenya. National authorities, including the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Competition Authority of Kenya, have warned oil marketing companies against hoarding products in anticipation of price changes. Officials say that creating artificial scarcity to push up prices is against the rules and can lead to heavy penalties. Despite government assurances that the country has enough fuel stocks overall, local shortages and high prices continue to affect ordinary citizens.
This fuel crisis is affecting daily life and economic activities in Bisil. Families are cutting back on travel, businesses are slowing down, and some residents fear the situation could get worse if supplies do not improve soon. Many are calling on the relevant authorities to step in quickly, ensure fair distribution of fuel, and address the sharp price differences in different parts of the country. As the matter unfolds, people in Kajiado County hope for a lasting solution that will bring relief and restore normal access to affordable petrol.
