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The Government of Uganda has reassured citizens that the country’s fuel supply remains stable and well-secured, despite recent reports of rising pump prices in some border towns.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development together with the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), officials emphasized that current stock levels are sufficient and incoming shipments will further strengthen national reserves.
As of April 20, 2026, Uganda’s fuel reserves stood at:
• Petrol: 70.5 million litres (19 days of cover)
• Diesel: 43.2 million litres (12 days of cover)
• Jet fuel: 32.0 million litres (53 days of cover)
These figures are within operational thresholds and will be bolstered by shipments arriving between May and June 2026, which include:
• 183 million litres of petrol (49 additional days of cover)
• 258 million litres of diesel (74 additional days of cover)
• 23 million litres of jet fuel (37 additional days of cover)
The Ministry noted that occasional shortages at individual retail stations are linked to logistical challenges faced by specific oil marketing companies, rather than a nationwide supply problem.
Regarding price hikes in towns such as Arua and Tororo, the government attributed them to cross-border demand pressures and external market dynamics, including global oil prices and exchange rate fluctuations. Authorities have engaged oil marketers where unjustified increases were observed, stressing that pump prices must remain within manageable levels.
Citizens were urged to remain calm and avoid panic buying, with the government reaffirming its commitment to energy security, market stability, and transparent communication.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development together with the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), officials emphasized that current stock levels are sufficient and incoming shipments will further strengthen national reserves.
As of April 20, 2026, Uganda’s fuel reserves stood at:
• Petrol: 70.5 million litres (19 days of cover)
• Diesel: 43.2 million litres (12 days of cover)
• Jet fuel: 32.0 million litres (53 days of cover)
These figures are within operational thresholds and will be bolstered by shipments arriving between May and June 2026, which include:
• 183 million litres of petrol (49 additional days of cover)
• 258 million litres of diesel (74 additional days of cover)
• 23 million litres of jet fuel (37 additional days of cover)
The Ministry noted that occasional shortages at individual retail stations are linked to logistical challenges faced by specific oil marketing companies, rather than a nationwide supply problem.
Regarding price hikes in towns such as Arua and Tororo, the government attributed them to cross-border demand pressures and external market dynamics, including global oil prices and exchange rate fluctuations. Authorities have engaged oil marketers where unjustified increases were observed, stressing that pump prices must remain within manageable levels.
Citizens were urged to remain calm and avoid panic buying, with the government reaffirming its commitment to energy security, market stability, and transparent communication.
