What is Fuel?
A fuel is any material that can be made to react with other substances so that it releases energy as thermal energy or to be used for work.
Price Of Fuel In Uganda
Uganda: The price of octane-95 gasoline is 6193 Uganda Shilling per liter. For comparison, the average price of gasoline in the world for this period is 4767.68 Uganda Shilling.
The chart below shows the price of gasoline in the country relative to other countries. Use the drop menu to see the prices in gallons.
Why is the fuel price so high in Uganda?
During the 2021/2022 financial year, the government increased excise duty on fuel from Shs
1,350 to Shs 1,450 per liter of petrol while diesel rose from Shs 1,030 to Shs 1,130 per liter.
What are the benefits of fuels?
A major advantage of fossil fuels is their capacity to generate huge amounts of electricity in just a single location.
Fossil fuels are very easy to find. When coal is used in power plants, they are very cost effective. Coal is also in abundant supply.
What type of Fuel is use in generators In Uganda?
Residual fuel oil, a product refined from crude oil is often used.