Here’s a concise update on Uganda fuel prices based on recent public reporting.
Latest trend: Fuel prices in Uganda have continued to rise in early 2026, driven by global tensions and supply-chain disruptions, with many stations in border districts reporting petrol around 5,300–5,400 UGX per liter and diesel around 5,000–5,200 UGX per liter as of late March to early April 2026. This reflects price pressures even as reserves and procurement reforms help limit spikes in some areas.[2][3]
Local context: The government has sometimes characterized certain increases as unjustified or temporary and has pointed to stock levels and procurement reforms as factors moderating the impact on consumers, though regional disparities persist (notably near border points).[3][8][2]
Historical perspective: Episodes of price volatility in Uganda’s fuel market are not new; past coverage notes that consumer prices can be influenced by global oil prices, local taxes, and logistics, with occasional government commentary about limited control over rapid price changes.[4][5]
What to watch: Expect further movement if Middle East tensions or supply disruptions persist, and if UNOC-led procurement reforms continue to stabilize prices nationwide, with border areas likely to experience sharper shifts first.[8][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current numeric price ranges for specific districts or major Kampala stations, and summarize them in a quick table. I can also provide a brief explainer of what factors typically drive Ugandan pump prices and how reforms may affect future pricing.
Citations:
KAMPALA —The Ministry of Energy has said fuel pump prices in Uganda will continue to drop should the global prices for crude oil continue to drop. According to Mr Solomon Muyita, the spokesperson of the Energy ministry, the current slight reduction in fuel pump prices in the country has been possible due to the drop […]
www.ugstandard.comUganda’s fuel prices have risen again, giving motorists across the country another headache at the pump. Several gas st ...
www.africa-press.netKampala, Uganda THE INDEPENDENT Uganda’s fuel prices have edged up by around 5% amid rising tensions in the Middle East, but strong reserves and reforms in the country’s procurement system have limited the impact on consumers. Petrol and diesel remain below previous highs recorded before the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) assumed responsibility …
www.independent.co.ugWith the recent increase in the price of fuel at the pump, the Uganda National Oil Company said the country was facing temporary disruptions in the supply of petroleum products, which has caused the price of fuel, especially petrol, to surge. Fuel retail prices have shot up to more than Shs 5,000 today from Shs […]
observer.ugPUBLIC transport fares to upcountry destinations have gone up, following an increase in fuel pump prices across the country.
www.newvision.co.ugWe have no control over skyrocketing fuel prices, says government - Watchdog Uganda
www.watchdoguganda.comThe Ministry of Energy has told parliament that the government has no control over the escalating fuel prices that have rocked the country in recent weeks. T...
nilepost.co.ugSHELL ACCUSED OF DAYLIGHT ROBBERY OVER NEW AVGAS PRICES Shell Uganda is fast becoming a byword for all things negative and bad for those in the aviation fraternity using traditional piston engined aircraft, when news emerged that the cost for AVGAS has just again been raised inexplicably by the company. A large number of aircraft […]
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