Monday, February 3, 2025 - A video showing the quality of fuel in major petrol stations in Nairobi has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s motoring community after Shell V-Power, a premium fuel marketed for superior performance, was found to be inferior to standard fuel in multiple Nairobi petrol stations.
Kim JH of Tanuki Garage (@gtrtanuki) conducted tests at
seven different fuel stations, measuring the Pump Octane Number (PON)—a key
indicator of fuel quality that averages the Research Octane Number (RON) and
Motor Octane Number (MON).
The results were jaw-dropping: Shell’s V-Power registered a
disappointing 87 PON, lower than even Shell’s own standard fuel, which ranged
between 90-91 PON at the same locations.
In stark contrast, Total Limuru Road led with an impressive
92 PON for its standard fuel, followed closely by Astrol Rosslyn at 91 PON.
Notably, Astrol’s fuel, which was KSh 7 cheaper per liter,
performed better than Shell’s premium offering, raising serious concerns about
value for money.
Vivo Energy Kenya, Shell’s distributor, has since responded, claiming their fuels meet stringent quality standards. The company has launched an independent investigation, but many consumers are left questioning whether they have been overpaying for a subpar product.
Watch the video and reactions below.
Kim JH of Tanuki Garage (@gtrtanuki) conducted a fuel quality test across 7 petrol stations in Nairobi.
The results indicated that Total Limuru Rd had the highest rating at 92 PON, followed by Astrol Rosslyn at 91 PON.
Notably, Shell V-Power performed worse than standard fuel. pic.twitter.com/Qbm3Fp65qa
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