Petrol stations play a critical role in expanding retail businesses, especially those dealing with fast-moving goods. As a result, they have become one of the most competitive businesses in Kenya, attracting large and small-scale investors. The impulsive use of vehicles, motorbikes, and LPG is the primary cause of the rise of petrol stations.
Unlike in the past when petrol stations were only found in big cities and towns, now they can be established within residential areas. Lavington, one of the suburban neighborhoods with a high number of personal cars, has attracted a significant number of petrol stations. Check them out:
1. Shell – Lavington
Shell is a major player in Kenya’s fuel distribution. Its services and products are provided by Vivo Energy, the company behind Shell and Engen brands. It specializes in importing, marketing, and supplying quality fuels and lubricants in African countries. It is also one of the most established suppliers of unleaded and diesel products, with hundreds of petrol stations in Kenya.
The Shell Lavington branch operates a fast-service car wash joint offering complete vehicle cleaning services. It also offers auto care services such as tyre changes and wheel balancing.
Location: James Gichuru Road, North
Working hours: 8 am – 5 pm
Contacts: 0750 236890
Google rating: 4.1 stars, (370 reviews)
2. Lavington Green Petrol Station
Lavington green petrol station is a spacious service station offering fast fueling and pressure checks. It prides itself on being customers’ favorite petrol station that provides quality services regardless of whether you are fueling a car, lorry, or motorbike. They have friendly attendants that are highly reputable for their integrity, honesty, and respect.
Unlike most service stations that pay attention to daily customers, Lavington green treats its customers equally. They also have an eatery joint serving fast foods and drinks.
Location: PQCC+C5H, James Gichuru road, Nairobi
Google rating: 4.3 stars, (43 reviews)
3. Rubis Lavington Service Station
Rubis is an international petroleum company and a reputable player in Kenya’s fuel importation, marketing, and distribution. Its existence resulted from its success in acquiring assets owned by Kenol/Kobil plc and gulf energy holding. As a result, it became an unbeatable competitor with the most petrol stations across the country.
The Rubis Lavington petrol station is the newest and the most magnificent petrol station along James Gichuru road. It is strategically located to serve the James Gichuru and Gitanga road users.
Location: James Gichuru Road, Nairobi
Contacts: 0706 033264
Google rating: 4.4 stars, (9 reviews)
4. Kobil Petrol Station – Gitanga Road
Kobil petrol station Gitanga road is one of the kobil petrol stations that haven’t changed their brand name after the acquisition of its assets by the Rubis Company. However, it operates under the Rubis management.
The petrol station is strategically located along a busy road, near a Naivas supermarket and an eatery joint. Additionally, the Kobil petrol station offers excellent customer service. As a result, it has earned many loyal customers making it one of the busiest petrol stations in Lavington.
Location: Valley arcade wazi Wi-Fi hotspot, Gitanga Road, North
Working hours: 8 am – 5 pm
Contacts: 020 2756000
Google rating: 4 stars, (50 reviews)
5. TotalEnergies – Kileleshwa Petrol Station
TotalEnergies is one of the oldest fuel companies in Kenya, with over 60 years in operation. It prides itself on its continuous commitment to providing consumers with quality and safe petroleum products. It also serves as a major employer in Kenya, providing both skilled and unskilled job opportunities.
Although the TotalEnergies Kileleshwa petrol station is ever busy, its polite and friendly attendants make it pleasant. Besides fueling, they offer tyre pressure, fluid check, and free windscreen cleaning. It is also located near a restaurant, barber shop, and supermarket, making it a convenient filling station for the shoppers.
Location: PQ8M+XW7, Kileleshwa, Nairobi
Working hours: 24 hours
Google rating: 4.4 stars, (266 reviews)
6. Ola Energies Kilimani Service Station
Ola energy is an African petroleum company operating in 17 countries, Kenya included. It was founded with a primary mission of providing consumers with high-quality products and excellent customer services. With over 1200 service stations in the countries of operation, Ola energy continues to be a leading competitor in oil and gas marketing and distribution.
Location: PQ5P+69X, Wood Ave, Nairobi
Google rating: 4.5 stars, (22 reviews)
7. Astrol Petrol Station – Lenana Road
Astrol petrol station is a local petroleum company striving to be a leading supplier of quality and safe petroleum products. It has established over ten petrol stations in Nairobi and its metropolitan towns, serving over 2000 customers daily.
Like other upcoming businesses, Astrol petrol stations strive to offer customers quality services to earn their loyalty. As a result, it is rated as the best in cleanliness and excellent service delivery. Its fuel prices are also competitive.
Location: Kilimani Lenana Rd, Nairobi, North
Working hours: 8 am – 5 pm
Contacts: 0723 722608
Google rating: 3.9 stars, (382 reviews)
8. Oilcom Westlands
Oilcom is a major competitor in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products in East and Central Africa. Its main storage facility is in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam harbor), where it distributes using trucks and tankers to other countries. In Kenya, Oilcom is ranked as an upcoming fuel distributor with growth potential.
In addition to being a fuel marketer and distributor, the Oilcom Company offers other services, including automotive maintenance, fitness facilities, LPG storage, and aviation ground landing services.
Location: Parklands/Highridge, Chiromo Road
Working hours: 8 am – 5 pm
Contacts: 020 554392
Google rating: 3.9 stars, (29 reviews)
9. Sideways petrol station
The Sideways petrol station is a standard filling station offering essential petroleum products like diesel, petrol, kerosene, and LPG. It is strategically located along the Kibiria road allowing easy access for the road users. Its fuel prices are also reasonable, making it the favorite petrol station along that road.
Location: PQ57+5HJ, Kabiria Rd, Nairobi
Google rating: (no reviews)
Conclusion
Lavington has some of the major petroleum brands in Kenya, with most establishing more than one petrol station within the neighborhood. In Lavington the petrol stations are also spacious and offer excellent customer service.
