VIDEO:Fuel Ruckus In Embu
At a gas station in Embu, a fistfight erupted when some motorists attempted to bypass lines in order to receive fuel.
Margaret Mwanzia 
Drivers were involved in a push-and-pull for about ten minutes, oblivious to the consequences.
Motorists camped as early as 4 a.m. Tuesday after hearing on Monday night that a tanker was on its way to the station.
After his motorbike ran out of fuel, Michael Nyaga, a boda boda operator, said he had not worked for more than three days.
"I arrived at 4 a.m. after hearing that a tanker was on its way, yet it took me over 10 hours to receive any fuel. I haven't been able to provide for my family because I rely on my bike for income "Nyaga said.
"I arrived at 4 a.m. after hearing that a tanker was on its way, yet it took me over 10 hours to receive any fuel. I haven't been able to provide for my family because I rely on my bike for income "Nyaga said.
Hundreds of motorists waited at the station celebrated as the fuel truck arrived at about 11 a.m.
"When I got to work this morning, I discovered people queuing despite the fact that there was no fuel," one station employee stated.
It took police assistance to keep track of the vehicles and people that had gathered at the station.
When one of the attendants complained that the fuel obtained was insufficient, a ruckus developed.
A motorist, Brian Njagi, said he had driven more than 70 kilometers in quest of petrol.
Only one station had enough fuel, according to a spot check across the county, with petrol retailing at Sh200 per liter at select locations outside of Embu town.
