The massive use of motorbikes and vehicles has led to a surge in the rise of petrol stations in Kenya. The existing fuel distributors are expanding to new areas while new investors join them to meet the rising demand for fuel. As a result, the petrol station business has become as competitive as other businesses.
To attract and obtain customers’ loyalty, petrol stations strive to offer quality services and competitive prices. Others offer loyalty programs that allow the customers to fuel at discounted prices. These are the established petrol stations in Karen:
1. Shell Karen Service Station
Shell is an international oil and gas company with its head office in London, England. In Kenya, the Shell products are provided by Vivo energy plc, a licensee of the Shell brand. The Shell Karen service station is conveniently located at the heart of the Karen shopping center, making it the most accessible petrol station.
In addition, Shell Karen service station has an active team of attendants who offer excellent services. It also hosts a Java café, a famous restaurant in Kenya offering fast food, coffee, etc.
Location: Karen, 2582, Nairobi
Working hours: 24 hours
Google rating: 4.3 stars, (176 reviews)
2. Petrocity Petrol Station
Petrocity is a key player in the storage and distribution of fuel in Kenya, with its headquarters in Mombasa. They have the most spacious retail petrol stations in Mombasa, Nairobi, and Eldoret, with potential expansion. They are also actively involved in the import and export of fuel, hence the reason for their competitive prices.
The Karen’s Petrocity petrol station is strategically located at a roundabout, making it easily accessible. They also have several filling machines and attendants to ensure customers are served quickly to avoid congestion and inconveniences.
Location: MPG4+XRP, Karen Round About, Ngong Road, Nairobi
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0736 391602
Google rating: 4.2 stars, (70 reviews)
3. TotalEnergies Karen Service Station
TotalEnergies is one of the world’s superior energy and petroleum companies, with over two hundred retail petrol stations in Kenya. It holds a top position in the retail network in the country in fuel distribution and sales of car care products. The company’s primary fuel is excellium, a fuel that cleans your car engine after every kilometer.
The Karen’s TotalEnergies service station is the most accessible and has a competent team. It is also spacious, clean, and most important, it sells its fuel at a competitive price. They also sell the Total cooking gas at a standard price.
Location: Lang’ata Road
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0721 461560
Google rating: 4.1 stars, (470 reviews)
4. Rubis Brioche Karen Service Station
Rubis is a French oil company dealing with the storage and distribution of petroleum products, including commercial fuel oil, aviation fuel, bitumen, and LPG. They also offer support with a midstream position, grouping refining, trading supply, and shipping operations.
Rubis is now a major player and formidable competitor in fuel distribution in Kenya. Their retail petrol stations are the most attractive with plenty of space to hold the small and big vehicles. In addition, Rubis has a smart card for customers, the ‘Rubis card,’ which offers a convenient payment for petrol and other utilities.
Location: Ngong Road, Nairobi
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0706 033264
Google rating: 4.3 stars, (73 reviews)
5. Hass Petrol Station Karen
Hass Petroleum is an indigenous oil marketing company with a significant presence in the storage, transportation, distribution, and marketing of fuels in Kenya and Africa. Its products are diesel, petrol, kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), jet fuel, and lubricants. The Hass Kenya has also launched AutoGas and electrical vehicle charging points, which started at Kasarani and Rongai.
The Hass petrol station in Karen has the most courteous, friendly, and active attendants who strive to serve customers accordingly. Also, the petrol station has numerous filling machines to attend to many customers at once.
Location: Primary School, Nairobi
Working hours: 9 am – 5 pm
Google rating: 4.3 stars, (58 reviews)
6. OiLibya Forest Edge
OiLibya, now Ola Energy, is an African-rooted oil marketing company with its presence in over 17 countries, Kenya included. They sell directly to consumers through their retail petrol stations. However, they also sell wholesale to businesses, including aviation, marine, and other retail outlets.
The Ola energy products are fuels (diesel, petrol, and kerosene), LPG, and lubricant. They also offer car care services such as wheel change and balancing.
Location: Nova Communications, Karen Road, Nairobi
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0722 514427
Google rating: 3.5 stars, (4 reviews)
7. Kabuagi Service Station
Kabuagi service station is a standard filling station yet offers all fuel needs. It is rated as a fast-growing service station that serves Karen, Ngong, and the nearby areas. The Kabuagi service station has enough space to hold several vehicles. However, they have an enthusiastic team of attendants that serve customers quickly to avoid congestion.
Kabuagi hosts a Pizza/chicken inn where you can stop for a drink or meal. The services station is easily accessible from Ngong road.
Location: Karen – Ngong Road, Nairobi
Contacts: 020 882612
Google rating: 4.0 stars, (182 reviews)
8. Petrol Station – Karen End
This is a privately owned and operated petrol station serving Karen end residents and southern bypass users. It sells several petroleum products, including diesel, petrol, kerosene, and LPG. The petrol station also offers car care services such as tyre changing, windscreen wash, and pressure check.
Location: PM2J+4VM, Karen – end, Nairobi
Google rating: (no reviews)
9. Lexo Station Ngong Road
Lexo energy is a new and exciting fast-growing roadside retail petrol station network offering quality fuel, lubricants, tyre repairs, and eatery joints. With less than a decade in Kenya, Lexo energy has introduced 33 filling stations in the country. It is slowly becoming a key competitor in Kenya’s fuel marketing and distribution.
Location: Ngong Rd
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 020 8000496
Google rating: 4.0 stars, (22 reviews)
Conclusion
Karen has the most petrol stations in Nairobi, with some companies opening more than one branch. Also, most petrol stations offer additional services besides selling fuels and lubricants such as car wash and tyre repairs.
