The Government has assured the public that Uganda’s fuel supply remains stable despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit corridor.
In a joint statement issued on March 30, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Uganda and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) said the country has sufficient fuel stocks and a reliable inland supply chain to meet short-term demand.
As of March 27, Uganda had approximately 81 million litres of petrol, 80 million litres of diesel, and 18.5 million litres of Jet A-1 available for distribution. This translates into about 22 days of petrol cover, 23 days for diesel, and 30 days for Jet A-1.
Officials said additional fuel shipments are already scheduled, with deliveries expected from late March through April.
Most of the supplies will arrive via the Port of Mombasa, alongside alternative routes through Tanzania’s ports, including Port of Dar es Salaam, Port of Tanga, and Port of Mtwara.
The incoming shipments are projected to include about 195 million litres of petrol, 155 million litres of diesel, and 24 million litres of Jet A-1. Once received, these volumes are expected to significantly boost national reserves, extending fuel cover by several weeks.
Government said the planned deliveries should reassure key sectors such as transport, aviation, and business, as well as the general public, that fuel supply will remain uninterrupted.
While maintaining that supply levels are stable, the Ministry noted it is closely monitoring factors that could influence pump prices, including foreign exchange fluctuations and global oil market trends.
Officials also cautioned against misinformation circulating on social media, saying some reports about fuel shortages are inaccurate and risk causing unnecessary panic.
UNOC reaffirmed its commitment to working with supply partners to ensure continuous petroleum imports as Uganda navigates uncertainties in the global energy market.
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