East Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Uganda

Check the latest available petrol, diesel, and LPG snapshot for Uganda in UGX. Use this page to plan generator spend, compare Uganda with other African countries, and sanity-check transport or household fuel budgets.

Updated Apr 13, 2026 · Latest available prices · Verify locally before purchase.

Generator cost estimate in Uganda

A 5 KVA petrol generator running 8 hours per day for 26 days per month uses about 312 litres monthly in this simple planning model.

Monthly estimateUGX 1,650,480

$442.42 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisUGX 5,290/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Uganda fuel prices

AfroFuel shows Uganda prices in local currency first because households, drivers, shops, and procurement teams usually pay locally. The USD values are secondary comparison figures for checking Uganda against the wider African table.

In this snapshot, Uganda petrol is close to the East Africa average. Prices may still differ between Kampala, Entebbe, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Uganda?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Uganda at UGX 5,290/L, with a USD comparison of $1.42/L. Prices can vary between Kampala, Entebbe, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Uganda?

Diesel is shown at UGX 5,090/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.36/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Uganda?

LPG is listed at UGX 7,000/kg in the snapshot. AfroFuel displays LPG per kilogram so households and small businesses can compare cylinder refill costs more easily.

How much does a 5 KVA generator cost to run in Uganda?

Using a simple 5 KVA estimate of 1.5 litres per hour for 8 hours per day and 26 days per month, monthly petrol spend is about UGX 1,650,480, or $442.42 for comparison.

When were these Uganda fuel prices updated?

This country page uses the latest available AfroFuel row updated Apr 13, 2026. Treat it as a planning estimate and verify the local pump, depot, or supplier price before buying fuel or quoting transport.

Can I compare Uganda with another African country?

Yes. Use the comparison tool to compare Uganda against nearby East Africa markets or any other country in the AfroFuel table.