Here’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage.
- Uganda’s pump prices have been edging higher in late March 2026, with petrol around 5,300–5,400 UGX per liter and diesel near 5,000–5,200 UGX per liter in several stations, driven by global oil costs and local currency dynamics. This aligns with reports noting government cautions but continuing price increases at the moment.[3]
- A separate roundup around early April 2026 indicated a modest overall rise (roughly 5%) as Middle East tensions influenced global markets, though Uganda’s reserves and procurement reforms helped limit the impact on consumers.[4]
Notes and context:
- Local price levels can vary by region and by outlet, with border districts sometimes showing higher readings during disruptions.[3]
- Long-term trends depend on global oil prices, the shilling’s strength, and Uganda’s bulk procurement arrangements via UNOC.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull a few current local price snapshots for Kampala or a specific district, or summarize how these price changes compare with the same period last year. I can also monitor for updates and provide a concise daily/weekly briefing with cited sources.
Sources
Uganda’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.ugUganda records modest fuel price increases despite Middle East tensions, with UNOC-led reforms and strong fuel reserves helping shield the market from global oil shocks.
www.256businessnews.comUgandan consumers may not see a reduction in fuel prices anytime soon, as Kenya has imposed a substantial tax on fuel imports destined for Uganda. The move is expected to increase the cost of fuel in Uganda, despite efforts by the Ugandan government to reduce prices through a new fuel importation plan. The Kenyan government […]
www.ugstandard.comKAMPALA —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.comFuel prices in Uganda have increased despite appeals from Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa to oil marketers to hold steady, with petrol now reaching Shs5,399 per litre and diesel at Shs5,150 due to surging global oil costs and a weakening shilling. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/fuel-prices-inch-up-despite-govt-price-warning-5408056
www.ugandaonline.netPUBLIC transport fares to upcountry destinations have gone up, following an increase in fuel pump prices across the country.
www.newvision.co.ugFUEL prices in Uganda have gone up again. Most pump stations in and around Kampala, visited by The New Vision yesterday, increased their prices by about sh100. The prices went up from sh2,250 to sh2,340 for petrol and from sh1,880 to sh1,990 for diesel. Kerosene increased from sh1,600 to sh1,
www.newvision.co.ug