Brent$99.784.50%
Brent crude hits $98.32/bbl, up 3.0% today.
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Uganda

Africa
High Risk
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Uganda

High Risk
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Uganda is highly vulnerable to the current crisis, with gasoline at $1.32/L and a critically low 15 days of reserves, stemming from its 100% oil import dependency. As a landlocked nation, fuel transport costs are significantly amplifying the crisis's impact, contributing to a moderate food risk with fertilizer prices up 70%. Despite low direct Hormuz exposure, the global oil supply deficit of 17 mb/d is severely testing its economic stability. The outlook is challenging, with persistent fuel shortages and inflationary pressures expected to intensify in the short term.

$1.32
Gasoline /L
+34.7% vs pre-war
15d
Reserves
2 weeks
+18.5%
Food Inflation
Risk: moderate
100%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: low

Fuel Prices

USD primary · UGX (USh) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 25, 2026

Gasoline
$1.32/L
USh4885/L
+34.7% vs pre-war
Diesel
$1.18/L
USh4367/L
+38.8% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.72/L
USh2665/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$0.90/L
USh3331/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $0.98/L · Diesel $0.85/L · Current prices are 34.7% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4USh3407/LUSh3857/LUSh4307/LUSh5044/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
UGX · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
15days
2 weeks
0.5 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
7days
1 weeks
0.2 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: Estimated from strategic reserves
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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
100%
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
Low
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
22%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+70%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+18.5%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
Moderate
FAO / WFP assessment

News: Uganda

Kenya, Tanzania and neighbours discuss joint refinery as Dangote offers to build it - Reuters
Kenya, Tanzania and neighbours discuss joint refinery as Dangote offers to build it  Reuters
Google News·1d ago
Kenya promises to repay Museveni’s trust by investing in Uganda’s bold $4 billion refinery - Business Insider Africa
Kenya promises to repay Museveni’s trust by investing in Uganda’s bold $4 billion refinery  Business Insider Africa
Google News·20h ago
The Shape of Things to Come In Uganda’s Oil & Gas Sector - pan african visions
The Shape of Things to Come In Uganda’s Oil & Gas Sector  pan african visions
Google News·5d ago
How Tanzania could emerge as the unlikely dealmaker for Kenya, Uganda's oil ambitions - standardmedia.co.ke
How Tanzania could emerge as the unlikely dealmaker for Kenya, Uganda's oil ambitions  standardmedia.co.ke
Google News·8m ago
Who is pumping the fuel crisis? - Daily Monitor
Who is pumping the fuel crisis?  Daily Monitor
Google News·19h ago
Government says Uganda’s fuel supply stable as new shipments line up for May - Daily Monitor
Government says Uganda’s fuel supply stable as new shipments line up for May  Daily Monitor
Google News·2d ago
Business: UNOC explains why some stations lack fuel; shipmen - NewVision.co.ug
Business: UNOC explains why some stations lack fuel; shipmen  NewVision.co.ug
Google News·1d ago
Landlocked Uganda Beats Europe, East Africa on Fuel Prices - ChimpReports
Landlocked Uganda Beats Europe, East Africa on Fuel Prices  ChimpReports
Google News·2d ago
Business: First oil within reach as Uganda’s energy sector e - NewVision.co.ug
Business: First oil within reach as Uganda’s energy sector e  NewVision.co.ug
Google News·1d ago
AeroLink Uganda - Implementation of Fuel Surcharge - Atta Travel
AeroLink Uganda - Implementation of Fuel Surcharge  Atta Travel
Google News·9d ago
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Flight Disruption Risk

Moderate

Jet fuel prices have risen ~38% above pre-war levels globally. Expect fuel surcharges on most international routes. No specific disruption data available for this country.

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Inbound Supply Ships

IntelligenceFull manifest →

No inbound tankers detected

May indicate supply disruption

Crisis Summary

Risk LevelHigh Risk
Hormuz Exposurelow
CurrencyUGX (USh)
RegionAfrica
Data SourcesIEA · EIA · FAO · WFP
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Data: IEA, EIA, World Bank, FAO, GlobalPetrolPrices.com · Updated daily

Not financial advice. For informational purposes only.

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