Fuel dealers anticipate improvements with Uganda’s switch to direct importation of fuel

Fuel merchants in Uganda believe that the role of Uganda National Oil Company’s (UNOC) as the exclusive fuel importer will result to improved pump prices.

During a media engagement, VIVO Energy Uganda’s Supplies and Distribution Manager, Geoffrey Elyanu, stated that there company is prepared to carry on with business as usual under the new importation arrangement.

As the market leader in fuels and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and the license holder for Shell in Uganda, VIVO Energy has reiterated its dedication to upholding its reputation for dependability in high-quality supply. Elyanu stressed that the processes are unaffected by the change; it only affects the provider.

According to Elyanu, VIVO Energy will keep importing lubricants, LPG, and its own fuels, such as Shell V-Power. “We will continue to bring in the other products, but UNOC will supply us with all of our gasoline and diesel,” he continued.

Uganda has moved away from  relying on fuel supplies from Kenya to direct importation through its government-owned company, UNOC