As concerns mount over the increasing pump prices, the government has moved to calm public anxiety, firmly dismissing fears of a nationwide fuel shortage and reaffirming the stability of Uganda’s supply chain.
Energy officials say the country’s fuel reserves remain well within operational thresholds, supported by a reliable and forward-looking import pipeline designed to cushion the market against volatility.
“Uganda currently holds adequate fuel stocks within operational thresholds, complemented by a strong forward import pipeline,” the minister of energy, Ruth Nankabirwa noted, emphasizing that “there is no fuel shortage in Uganda” and that “supply remains steady and sufficient”.
Approximately 119 million litres of petrol were delivered through the Mombasa supply corridor, a key artery in Uganda’s fuel logistics network. Additional consignments of petrol, diesel, and jet fuel are already scheduled to arrive between mid-April and mid-June, reinforcing supply continuity.
Current reserves are projected to sustain the country for up to 67 days for petrol and 84 days for diesel figures that officials say provide a comfortable buffer against potential disruptions.
Authorities also addressed reports of intermittent stock-outs at select filling stations, clarifying that such incidents stem from isolated logistical and operational challenges within specific supply chains, rather than systemic shortages.
This was attributed to logistical and operational challenges within individual supply chains.
The government’s reassurances come at a time when global oil market dynamics continue to exert upward pressure on retail fuel prices.
