Kampala – The Government of Uganda has reassured citizens that the country’s fuel supply remains stable despite growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have raised concerns about global petroleum flows.
The reassurance was issued by Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, who said authorities are closely monitoring international developments.
“I wish to reassure all Ugandans that our fuel supply remains stable despite the recent developments in the Middle East,” Nankabirwa said.
She added: “Together with the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and our supply partner Vitol, we are closely monitoring the situation and have put in place contingency measures to ensure uninterrupted deliveries.”
Supply routes under watch
The ministry’s statement comes amid global concerns about maritime energy shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit corridors.
Officials said Uganda is not overly exposed to disruptions from a single source of supply. Key mitigation measures include diversified sourcing of petroleum products and alternative shipping routes.
Scheduled fuel cargoes for March 2026 are expected to arrive on time, with authorities indicating that contingency storage and logistics arrangements are already in place.
Price outlook
The government also sought to calm fears of sudden price spikes. “Scheduled cargoes for March 2026 remain on course, and we expect pump prices to remain relatively stable,” Nankabirwa stated.
Energy officials explained that stable supply chains are a major factor in maintaining retail fuel price consistency across the country.
Public urged to remain calm
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development — formally known as the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (Uganda) — called on traders and consumers to avoid panic buying.
“Government of Uganda remains committed to implementing its mandate under the Petroleum Supply Act and contributing to the security of supply of petroleum products in the country,” the ministry said in its press release.
The ministry advised members of the public and market operators to direct technical inquiries to Tony Otoa, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at UNOC, and Dr Patricia Litho at the energy ministry.
Background
Global energy markets have been sensitive to geopolitical risks in the Middle East, a region that supplies a significant share of the world’s crude oil.
Ugandan authorities said they will continue coordinating with international partners and monitoring cargo schedules to safeguard domestic energy needs.