The Government has assured Ugandans that fuel supply remains stable despite rising tensions in the Middle East.
In a statement, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) said Uganda will continue to receive petroleum products without disruption.
“Uganda will continue to have a reliable supply of petroleum products,” the statement reads.
The assurance follows reports of instability in the Middle East and concerns about possible disruptions to global petroleum routes, especially shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman.
UNOC said it is closely monitoring the situation together with its supply partner, Vitol.
“UNOC and its supply partner, Vitol, are keenly following the events as they unfold and wish to reassure the public that all appropriate measures are being taken to ensure uninterrupted supply of petroleum products into the country,” the statement says.
The ministry added that Uganda does not depend on supplies from one region. It said alternative sources and routes are in place to avoid delays.
“Notedly, scheduled fuel cargo deliveries for March 2026 remain on course with contingency plans to avert any immediate impact,” the statement says.
The Government urged the public and market players to remain calm. It said it continues to work with partners to ensure supply continuity.
“With stable supply, it is expected that the pump prices should remain relatively the same,” the statement says.
The Government added that it remains “committed to implementing” its mandate under the Petroleum Supply Act and ensuring security of fuel supply in the country.
