Some fuel stations have also run out of fuel as a result of the shortage caused by delay of trucks at the border with Kenya. By Tuesday evening, fuel stations in Lira District were selling fuel at Ush6,500 ($1.83)at Stabex Fuel Station. Various petrol stations countrywide have also disregarded a directive by the government warning fuel dealers against taking advantage of the temporary fuel shortage to fleece motorists. In Apac District, all the five fuel stations in Apac Town ran out of fuel. Many fuel stations in Kabale Town have also stopped selling fuel to customers with jerry cans and plastic bottles following the crisis.

Source: Daily Nation January 19, 2022 13:48 UTC