Uganda: Diesel Crisis Bites

REFUELLING at gas stations countrywide is turning out to be the worst nightmare for motorists.

They have to chase around for hours, for what has surprisingly become the scarcest of commodities – diesel.

As the fuel crisis escalates queues of frustrated city motorists are forming out at fuel-starved stations, rationing has spread, pump prices are shooting through the roof and crooks are taking advantage of the situation. They sell adulterated diesel on the black market.


Some of the fuel stations have suspended night duty while others have closed shop all together.

This is arguably the first time this country is experiencing diesel shortage. In the past it was petrol that would come in short supply, which prompted the public to opt for diesel injection vehicles. But such motorists face another nightmare.

The Monitor (Kampala)