As petrol shoots past sh5,300, energy officials say Uganda has fuel reserves to run to May

As petrol shoots past sh5,300, energy officials say Uganda has fuel reserves to run to May

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has sufficient fuel reserves to last into late May, the government has announced, dismissing widespread social media claims of an impending shortage. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) described the circulating reports as misleading and warned that such speculation risks triggering panic buying and artificial price hikes. Pe…

UNOC to receive 374 million liters of fuel to boost national reserves

UNOC is set to receive 374 million liters of fuel to bolster Uganda’s national reserves, ensuring energy security through May 2026 amid Middle East supply disruptions. KAMPALA — The Uganda National Oil Company is scheduled to receive 374 million liters of petroleum products starting April to bolster national reserves amid supply chain disruptions in the Middle East. The upcoming shipments include 195 million liters of petrol, 155 million liters …