Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has launched the ‘Omunene W’ekkubo’ campaign, a vibrant initiative celebrating Uganda’s hardworking drivers and positioning Shell FuelSave Diesel as the go-to fuel for motorists. The campaign, which will run for three months, aims to empower drivers by offering value-driven initiatives designed to enhance …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oryx Energies has announced the launch of its newest fuel brand called EVERMAX in Uganda. EVERMAX is now available across all Oryx Energies retail stations in Uganda in both petrol and diesel versions, each of them providing valuable benefits. According to officials of Oryx …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Railways Corporation is not about to deploy electric trains, at least shortly, amidst demands for a “more modern railway system” for the country. The government, through its URC, is intensifying efforts to restore the railway network and recently completed the Kampala-Mukono line, a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts in the petroleum sector have revealed that the current inconsistencies in pump fuel prices are a preserve of individual dealers depending on their in-house issues. Currently, a few dealers like Shell and Total Energies, are still pricing their diesel higher than petrol, a trend that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The petroleum marketing industry in Uganda experienced mixed fortunes over the last six months as the importation of diesel (AGO) significantly fell below that of petrol (PMS) as uncertainties in the economy continued. According to records at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, and …
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Sao Paulo, Brazil | Xinhua | Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday announced his government has reached a deal to begin importing diesel fuel from Russia as part of measures to lower fuel prices at home. “It is settled. In 60 days diesel can start to arrive in Brazil from Russia,” …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fuel prices in Kampala and beyond have continued to skyrocket, but more sharply over the last two months. A litre of fuel currently stands between 5,550 and 5,700 shillings, while the price of diesel at some stations is the same as petrol. Over the months, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent spiraling in fuel prices in Uganda has been attributed to the need to ration the available fuel stocks rather than profiteering. Fuel prices have been rising sharply since late last year but since the beginning of this month, they have risen more sharply …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has asked the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development to present a statement on Wednesday next week regarding the rising fuel prices. The pump price for petrol has in the last few weeks been increasing and is currently …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ruth Nankbirwa, the Energy and Minerals Minister says Ugandans should tighten their belts because the government cannot intervene to lower fuel prices. The pump prices for petrol rose as high as 4,250 shillings by Wednesday, from about 4,190 shillings per litre. Generally, the prices have …
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