Government Assures Ugandans of Stable Fuel Supply Amid Stock Monitoring

The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), has reassured the public that the country’s fuel supply remains stable, sufficient, and well managed.

This assurance follows routine monitoring of national fuel stocks and supply chains, which confirms that Uganda continues to maintain adequate reserves of bulk petroleum products, supported by sustained replenishment through regional supply routes.

As of April 20, 2026, the available stock levels stood at 70.5 million litres of petrol (equivalent to 19 days of cover), 43.2 million litres of diesel (12 days of cover), and 32.0 million litres of jet fuel (53 days of cover).

These volumes are within operational thresholds and are being complemented by confirmed incoming shipments currently in transit to the main receiving port in Mombasa, as well as through various ports in Tanzania. The shipments, expected between May 1 and June 2026, will add 183 million litres of petrol (an additional 49 days of cover), 258 million litres of diesel (74 additional days of cover), and 23 million litres of jet fuel (37 additional days of cover).

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Energy in collaboration with UNOC, these projections demonstrate strong forward supply planning and guarantee the continued availability of petroleum products across the country.

“The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, through UNOC, working in close coordination with licensed oil marketing companies and regional supply partners, continues to support logistical operations to ensure these volumes are received and distributed nationwide,” said Dr. Patricia Litho, Assistant Commissioner for Communications and Information Management at the Ministry.

She noted that while some retail stations have occasionally run out of fuel, this is largely due to logistical challenges affecting individual oil marketing companies within the supply chain.

“There have also been reports of increased pump prices in border towns such as Arua and Tororo, largely driven by increased cross-border demand. Individual oil marketing companies have been engaged where unjustified price increases have been observed,” she said.

She added that although pump prices may fluctuate due to external factors such as global oil market dynamics, exchange rate movements, and geopolitical developments, the government continues to closely monitor the situation to ensure prices remain within manageable levels.

The Ministry has advised the public to remain calm and avoid panic buying, emphasizing that there is no cause for concern regarding fuel availability. The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring energy security, market stability, and transparent communication.