KAMPALA — The Uganda National Oil Company is scheduled to receive 374 million liters of petroleum products starting April to bolster national reserves amid supply chain disruptions in the Middle East.
The upcoming shipments include 195 million liters of petrol, 155 million liters of diesel, and 24 million liters of Jet A-1.
These deliveries are expected to provide an additional 52 days of stock cover for petrol, 44 days for diesel, and 39 days for aviation fuel.
According to a joint statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and UNOC, the bulk of these quantities will arrive through the Port of Mombasa.
To enhance the security of the supply chain, the government is also utilizing Tanzanian ports, including Tanga, Dar es Salaam, and Mtwara.
The strategic move to secure these volumes comes as the conflict in the Middle East affects the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for 20% of global oil consumption.
UNOC officials noted that the guaranteed supply is supported by partners with access to alternative global sources outside the affected region.
Current inland stock levels remain stable, with 81 million liters of petrol and 80 million liters of diesel available as of March 27.
These existing reserves are sufficient to meet national demand through the end of April 2026, the Ministry of Energy said.
While the physical supply remains secure, the ministry and UNOC are monitoring international oil prices and foreign exchange rates to determine the impact on local pump prices.
The government also dismissed social media reports of an impending fuel shortage, describing them as non-factual claims intended to cause panic
