Motorists' association wants govt to enforce fuel price control measures

Appeal by Motorists Association of Kenya comes at a time when some oil dealers have increased pump prices, in what they say is a move to reflect the international market.

“The shilling has held very weakly against the dollar and is currently pegged at over Sh80 to the US Dollar. This means that gains realised when international prices came lower have been swallowed to a certain extend,” said Mr Isaac Gachuriah, the assistant general manager of Kenol.

But MAK turned the heat on the government for not enforcing the measure pledged last year to control fuel prices.

“We are very tired of rhetoric promises,” said Mr Murima, “any raise means a return to high bus fares escalate food prices, inflation, all against national interests.”

All these, they say was because of “aloofness and lack of resolute direction from the relevant Ministry”

“We call for boycott of highest outlets and companies organising such increases,” he adds, noting that lubricants prices are also ridiculously high.