A UNOC branded truck delivering fuel to Stabex, one of the biggest players in the Ugandan market
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I Uganda has moved to reassure the public that the country remains fuel secure, with current and incoming supplies expected to last for at least one to two months despite ongoing global supply uncertainties.
This influx comes as the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, works to address recent shortages and rising pump prices stemming from logistics challenges and global disruptions in the Middle East.
In an official communication, Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) confirmed that petroleum product availability across the country remains stable, supported by strategic imports and adequate reserves.
In a statement shared on its official X account, UNOC said: ‘The Government of Uganda wishes to reassure the public that the supply of petroleum products across the country remains stable and secure.
“We are pleased to inform you that another fuel vessel is expected at Mombasa Port on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, delivering an additional 119 million litres of fuel,” said UNOC, adding that this shipment will further strengthen national fuel reserves and ensure continued availability across the country.
The latest consignment is part of an ongoing supply arrangement under a 2024 agreement between UNOC and Vitol Bahrain E.C., a subsidiary of global energy trader Vitol.
The vessel is scheduled to dock at the Kipevu oil terminal in Mombasa, Kenya, before undergoing standard quality and regulatory checks by Kenyan authorities.
Government projections indicate that Uganda will import approximately 283 million litres of petrol, 180 million litres of diesel, and 25 million litres of Jet-A1 fuel during April alone.
These volumes are expected to sustain petrol demand for an additional 30 days and diesel for up to 51 days, effectively extending national fuel coverage into early June.
According to UNOC data, Uganda’s monthly fuel demand stands at about 240 million litres, with consumption growing at an estimated annual rate of seven percent.
Officials say current reserves are already sufficient to sustain the country through April, with incoming shipments ensuring continuity into May and beyond.
“We have enough supplies and this vessel is coming. Despite the global challenges in supplies, UNOC has made sure that Ugandans have enough,” a government source said, adding that existing stocks combined with new deliveries would maintain stability in the market.
Once offloaded, the fuel will be transported via the Kenya Pipeline Company infrastructure to Eldoret and Kisumu, from where Ugandan oil marketing companies will pick it and later distribute it.
The latest developments underscore government efforts to cushion Uganda from global fuel shocks, ensuring uninterrupted supply and price stability in the domestic market.
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