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Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has issued an update on the country’s fuel prices and supply, discouraging oil marketing companies from making unjustified price increases.
In a statement, Hon. Nankabirwa said Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have no reason to increase fuel prices, noting that the country still has sufficient fuel stocks and stable supply lines.
She emphasised that the ministry was closely watching and monitoring companies that want to take advantage of this situation and exploit Ugandans. “As of now, we have about 21 days of diesel, 26 days of petrol, and 40 days of Jet A1 fuel in stock. Plans are underway to increase these reserves, with shipments already en route, away from the Strait of Hormuz,” Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa said.
The minister made the remarks following complaints from consumers about fuel price increases by some companies, including TotalEnergies Uganda and Vivo Energy Uganda.
She urged the companies to heed the government’s communication and said that authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent exploitation of Ugandans through unnecessary fuel price hikes.
In a statement, Hon. Nankabirwa said Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have no reason to increase fuel prices, noting that the country still has sufficient fuel stocks and stable supply lines.
She emphasised that the ministry was closely watching and monitoring companies that want to take advantage of this situation and exploit Ugandans. “As of now, we have about 21 days of diesel, 26 days of petrol, and 40 days of Jet A1 fuel in stock. Plans are underway to increase these reserves, with shipments already en route, away from the Strait of Hormuz,” Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa said.
The minister made the remarks following complaints from consumers about fuel price increases by some companies, including TotalEnergies Uganda and Vivo Energy Uganda.
She urged the companies to heed the government’s communication and said that authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent exploitation of Ugandans through unnecessary fuel price hikes.