General Service Unit (GSU) officers on Thursday escorted trucks out of the Industrial Area depot following the strike by suppliers over the implementation of the new 16 percent VAT on petroleum products.
Leaders behind the boycott were chased out by the officers to pave way for the release of the lorries.
Most petrol stations across the country have suffered fuel shortage due to the boycott that started on Monday.
Petroleum Principal Secretary Andrew Kamau on Wednesday received a hostile reception at the depot after he blamed the suppliers for the shortage at the petrol stations.
Kamau stated that the drivers had blocked roads to prevent the fuel from being distributed to petrol stations.
The striking workers denied the claim and booed at him forcing him to leave immediately.
"They are claiming their decisions are to oppose the new VAT regime. But they must know that obstructing roads to the depot is economic sabotage and a crime," remarked Kamau.
Present at the meeting were representatives from the Matatu Transport Vehicle Association (MTVA) and the Kenya Long Distance Truck Drivers Union Secretary General Nicholas Mbugua.
Benson Mwenda who is the Chairman of the Association affirmed that the strike would continue until the issue is addressed.
Following the strike, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday revoked the licence of Kipeda Holdings Limited which was licensed to carry out import, export and wholesale of Petroleum Products (Except LPG).
According to the commission, the strike which was spearheaded by the company is a case of economic sabotage.
