Motor vehicles and motorbikes have become effective means of transportation today, and as a result, there is an increased demand for fuel. Investors and business people have ventured into the fuel business, opening up several petrol stations. The petrol stations are also strategically located along busy roads for easy accessibility.
However, numerous factors influence customers’ choice of the petrol station, e.g., location, price, mode of payment, the petrol station’s reputation, etc. The petrol station staff are also critical in customers’ choice since they play a crucial role in service delivery. If you are a resident in Runda or just passing by, here are some petrol stations that you can visit for a refill.
1. Blue Sky Petrol Station
The Blue sky petrol station is a filling destination for Runda residents and people using the Northern bypass. It hires adequate attendants to ensure no long queueing that may cause delays and inconveniences to customers. Its prices are also standardized, and its meters are accurate.
Location: Kigwaru Gardens Dr, Nairobi
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0759 898732
Google Rating: 4.1 stars, (466 reviews)
2. Astro Petroleum – Runda View
Astro petroleum is a fast-growing distributor of petroleum products in Kenya, with over ten petrol stations in Nairobi and its environs. It prides itself on its staff integrity, honesty, and servant leadership in service delivery.
The Astro petroleum company has various divisions that offer different services to customers, including fuel dispensing, car service bay, car wash, tire centre, oil sales, etc.
Location: Northern Bypass Rd,
Working hours: 24 hours
Google Rating: 4.2 stars, (157 reviews)
3. Shell Petro Station
Shell is an established multinational oil and gas company with several petrol stations in Kenya. Thanks to its commitment to providing quality petroleum products at low prices, it has gained popularity among Kenyans. For example, its lubricants and engine coolants are rated the best car products.
Shell also sells the best cooking gas in the market called the Afrigas; it is affordable and safe for commercial and domestic use.
Location: Limuru Road, Opposite Village Market
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0720 766099
Google Rating: 4.3 stars, (330 reviews)
4. Maxx Petrol Station
Maxx petrol station is known for its choice of locations on highways with less competition. It sells fuel and other car products such as lubrication, coolants, etc. The station is preferred by long-distance drivers for offering washrooms and snack shops for the passengers.
Location: Kiambu Bypass
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0724 849660
Google Rating: 5.0 stars, (1 review)
5. Total Energies Ridgeways service station
TotalEnergies formally called ‘Total,’ is one of the world’s leading providers of petroleum products. It has over a hundred and seventy petrol stations in Kenya, providing the customer with quality fuel. Its popularity results from its consistency in ensuring its products are readily available when customers need them.
TotalEnergies company also deals with other products such as automotive lubricants, gas, and solar. Its cooking gas (Total Gas) is one of the most trusted for domestic and commercial purposes.
Location: Ridgeways Springs, Nairobi
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0720 388566
Google Rating: 4.3 stars, (425 reviews)
6. Rubis Petrol Station- Limuru Road
The Rubis company became a key player in fuel distribution in Kenya after successfully acquiring kenolkobil and gulf holdings in 2019. This acquisition made Rubis the leading fuel distributor with over two hundred and thirty petrol stations across the country.
Rubis’s other products include the popular K-Gas, automotive lubricants, and car service bay. Also, its fuel prices are reasonable, and its service delivery is top-notch.
Location: Limuru Rd, Nairobi
Contacts: 0706 033264
Google Rating: 4.0 stars, (5 reviews)
7. Petrocity – Gigiri Station
Petrocity is specialized in and has developed expertise in providing storage, import, and export of petroleum products such as diesel, petrol, kerosene, LPG, and butimen in East and Central Africa. It provides storage, refilling, and retail sale of its PetGas to commercial and domestic customers.
The Petrocity group also majors in bunkering, transportation, and distributing petroleum products such as lubricants, engine coolants, etc. Its products are affordable and readily available in all its stations.
Location: Limuru Road, Nairobi
Google Rating: 4.4 stars, (155 reviews)
8. United Nations Petrol Station
The United nations petrol station serves a large area around the high commission of Malaysia, the Embassy of Poland, the Embassy of Turkey, the embassy of Colombia, the USA embassy, etc. it sells fuel, lubricants, and automotive products.
Location: United Nation Avenue, Nairobi
Working hours: 7 am – 6 pm
Google Rating: 4.3 stars, (54 reviews)
9. Glencor Petrol Station
The Glencor petrol station is among the petrol stations located in the heart of the Runda estate. It offers several products to the residents, such as cooking gas, automotive fuel, engine coolants, lubricants, car wash, service bay, etc.
Location: urban drive autos
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0720 042896
Google Rating: 3.0 stars, (2 reviews)
10. Shaz Energy Station
The Shaz energy station is a filling station and retailer of cooking gas and car products such as oils and coolants. It has a spacious compound and uncompromising customer service delivery. It also offers car wash services and car servicing at the service bay.
Location: Ruaka
Working hours: 5 am – 12 am
Google Rating: 3.6 stars, (5 reviews)
11. Delta petrol station
The Galana Oil Kenya Limited is a locally owned oil company dealing with imports and exports of petroleum products. It also has several petrol stations under branded Delta petrol stations, which have gained popularity for modern fuel dispensers.
It offers extensive products, including unleaded premium, kerosene, low sulphur automotive diesel, ENOC lubricants, and DelGas.
Location: Thindigua
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0709497000
Google Rating: 3.9 stars, (180 reviews)
Conclusion
Petrol stations are among the top rewarding businesses in Kenya as many households change from using charcoal and kerosene to cooking gas. The number of motorbikes is also skyrocketing as the bodaboda business becomes a livelihood source for many Kenyans. As a result, there is an evident need for more petrol stations to meet the rising fuel demand.
