The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company, reassures the public that Uganda’s fuel supply remains stable, sufficient, and well-managed.
This assurance follows routine monitoring of national fuel stocks and supply chains, which confirms that the country continues to maintain an adequate supply chain of the bulk petroleum products, supported by sustained replenishments through regional supply routes.
Dr. Patricia Litho Assistant Commissioner, Communications and Information Management says as of 20th April 2026, the current available stock levels are as follows:Petrol: 70.5 million litres (19 days cover) ii. Diesel: 43.2 million litres (12 days cover) iii. Jet Fuel: 32.0 million litres (53 days cover)
‘These volumes are within operational thresholds and are being complemented by confirmed incoming shipments/vessels in transit to the main receiving port in Mombasa and the various port options being utilized in Tanzania. The shipments are expected to be delivered from 1st of May 2026 to June 2026 and will add additional,”she stated.
she further says that 183 million litres of petrol (additional 49 days of cover). ii. 258 million litres of diesel (additional 74 days of cover). iii. 23 million litres of Jet Fuel (additional 37 days of cover).
These projections demonstrate strong forward supply planning and provide assurance of the continued availability of petroleum products nationwide.
“Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, through UNOC, working in close coordination with licensed Oil Marketing Companies and regional supply partners, continues to actively support the logistical operations that will ensure that these volumes are received and distributed into the Country,”Litho explained.
Meanwhile the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has taken note of some retail stations occasionally running out of fuel and this is mainly attributed to logistical operations affecting individual Oil Marketing Companies within the eco-system of the supply chain.
There have also been reports of increased pump prices in border towns such as Arua and Tororo, which is largely driven by the natural circumstance of cross-border increased demand. Individual Oil Marketing Companies have been engaged where unjustified increases in retail pricing have been noticed.
While pump prices may experience fluctuations 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.
Dr Litho advised the public to remain calm and avoid panic purchases because is no cause for concern regarding fuel availability. The government remains committed to ensuring energy security, market stability, and transparent communication at all times.
Uganda imports approximately 2.5 billion liters of fuel annually, valued at about $2 billion, with daily consumption around 6.5 million liters. The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) now oversees these imports, primarily sourcing from partners like Vitol Bahrain, with over 1.9 billion liters delivered between July 2024 and March 2025.
he Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has successfully imported and delivered 1.9 billion litres of fuel to Ugandan oil marketing companies since July 2024.
