Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The rise in fuel pump prices across the country is more of an international than a local problem, according to an official from Uganda National Oil Company. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, cited higher global crude prices for the hike in prices though …
Read More »Queues at petrol stations as fuel shortages hit Khartoum
Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | Residents queued for hours outside fuel stations in Khartoum on Wednesday as an acute shortage of petrol and diesel hit the Sudanese capital. The drop in supplies came on top of rising food and electricity prices that led to sporadic anti-government protests in January. Long queues …
Read More »Vivo energy Uganda celebrates five years of growth and success
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With a vision to become Africa’s most respected energy business Vivo Energy, the company that distributes and markets Shell branded fuels and lubricants, is celebrating five years of growth and success in Uganda since its establishment in the country in February 2013. The Shell …
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Does turning off engine really save fuel or merely damage engine? Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | After the cost of petrol inched closer to the Shs4000 a litre recently, many motorists are concentrating on fuel saving ways. Many are wondering whether it doesn’t make sense to turn off the engine …
Read More »Expect further rise in fuel prices – Hashi Energy MD
Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Peter Onasis Ochieng’ is the managing director of Hashi Energy. He spoke to The Independent’s Isaac Khisa about the current surge in fuel prices and the industry’s future outlook. What explains the current trend of increase in fuel prices in Uganda and the region? …
Read More »Total Uganda unveils individual fuel cards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Total Uganda has unveiled a new cashless payment solution for its customers as it strives to increase convenience at all its 128 service stations as well as enhance revenue growth. The new card that goes for Shs11, 800, will also enable customers pay for other …
Read More »Answering Uganda’s fuel reserve question
More storage facilities in offing as private players increase storage capacity to match the growing demand Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | With the current expansion of Uganda’s industry and manufacturing, transport, and services sectors in addition to a rapidly growing population,which are key consumers of petroleum products, one key question …
Read More »VIDEO: Fuel trucks stuck as online verification system breaks down
VIDEO: Fuel trucks stuck as online verification system breaks down Kampala, Uganda | NTV UGANDA | Hundreds of fuel tanks are stuck at the Busia border, a major route to Kenya as government races against time to get enough fuel supplies ahead of the Kenyan election This is after the online …
Read More »VIDEO: MPs Order Government to Stock Fuel Ahead of Kenya Elections
VIDEO: MPs Order Government to Stock Fuel Ahead of Kenya Elections Kampala, Uganda | NBS |Parliament has urged government to stock enough fuel ahead of the Kenya election, warning that Uganda’s eastern neighbor could slip into unrest like it was in 2007. In a heated session chaired by deputy speaker …
Read More »‘No more petrol or diesel cars, buses, or trucks in 8 years time’
Australia| FINANCIAL REVIEW| No more petrol or diesel cars, buses, or trucks will be sold anywhere in the world within eight years. The entire market for land transport will switch to electrification, leading to a collapse of oil prices and the demise of the petroleum industry as we have known …
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