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Uganda's Ministry of Energy and UNOC confirm national fuel stocks are stable through April 2026 despite Middle East conflict affecting global supply chains.
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company confirmed that national fuel stocks remain stable and are sufficient to meet demand through the end of April 2026, despite supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
The regional instability has affected shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a global corridor for approximately 20% of world oil consumption. However, officials stated that Uganda’s inland supply chain remains resilient, with 81 million liters of petrol and 80 million liters of diesel available as of March 27.
These volumes provide 22 days of stock cover for petrol and 23 days for diesel. The aviation sector is similarly protected, with 18.5 million liters of Jet A-1 providing 30 days of cover.
To further bolster reserves, UNOC is scheduled to receive 374 million liters of additional petroleum products beginning April. These deliveries, arriving primarily through the Port of Mombasa and supplemented by Tanzanian ports in Tanga, Dar es Salaam, and Mtwara, will extend stock cover significantly into the second quarter of the year.
The expected influx includes 195 million liters of petrol, 155 million liters of diesel, and 24 million liters of Jet A-1. This is projected to add 52 days of cover for petrol, 44 days for diesel, and 39 days for aviation fuel.
Government officials attributed the guaranteed supply to UNOC’s partnerships with global suppliers that access alternative sources outside the Middle East. While physical supply is secure, the ministry continues to monitor international oil prices and foreign exchange rates to determine their impact on local pump prices.
The government also addressed reports circulating on social media regarding potential shortages, dismissing them as nonfactual claims intended to cause undue panic. Officials urged the business community and the general public to remain calm, reiterating a commitment to safeguarding national energy security.