Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)<\/a>\u00a0has worked to diversify fuel sources to mitigate shortages.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Minister warned oil marketing companies against increasing pump prices unnecessarily, noting that the government is monitoring the situation closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government has reassured the public that they are planning strategically to ensure continued supply to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reassurance comes amid global oil market pressures linked to tensions in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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