Passengers in Kisii County were left stranded due to lack of transport means after many petrol stations ran dry.
Some decided to walk for long distances following the increase in bus fares. Drivers and bodaboda operators were forced to park their vehicles and motorbikes due to lack of fuel.
Petrol prices reportedly rose from Sh104 to Sh109, while diesel rose from Sh100 to Sh103. Bus fares, on the other hand, doubled.
"I have been waiting for almost five hours and the fares have doubled too. I am now forced to pay Sh200 up from Sh100," Grace, one of the passengers, told Nation.
Asked about the reason for the increased fares, Mr Thomas Mose, one of the drivers argued that they no longer carry excess passengers like before.
"Before Michuki Rules, a 14 seater would accommodate up to 18 occupants at Sh50 each. Since the implementation, we can only carry 12 passengers, hence the increased fares," Mr Thomas added.
The County Deputy Police Commander Caleb Matoke issued a stern warning to motorists whose intention is to exploit motorists.
"We haven't yet received any public complaints about hiked fares, but anyone caught will risk arrest and prosecution too," Caleb said.