Uganda Fuel Prices Today — Gasoline USh 6,251/L, Diesel USh 6,364/L (September 2026)
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Uganda Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Exchange rates live  ·  Updated: 2026-09-17
Retail Pump Prices — Uganda USD / LITER
Fuel Type USD / Liter UGX / Liter vs World Avg
⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) $1.664 USh 6,251 +5.8%
🚛 Diesel $1.694 USh 6,364 +7.7%
🔵 LPG / Autogas N/A
⚡ Electric (kWh) $0.156 USh 586
⚡ Electric Business (kWh) $0.098 USh 368
🔥 Natural Gas (m³) N/A
🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) N/A
💧 Kerosene N/A
🌡 Heating Oil N/A

Gasoline Price in Uganda Today

A 40-litre fill-up in Uganda comes to roughly USh 250,043 right now. Priced in hours rather than money, an average earner spends 167 minutes per litre and 111.6 hours per tank.

Diesel Price in Uganda

Diesel sells for USh 6,364/L in Uganda, 1.8% above gasoline. Typical for Africa is a 1.6% above-petrol diesel price across 28 markets; this one is wider.

How Uganda Compares Globally

At USh 6,251/L — $1.664 a litre — petrol in Uganda runs 5.8% above the worldwide mean of $1.573. Among 133 markets covered here Uganda ranks 53rd dearest, and 6th dearest of 28 across Africa. Set against the Africa average the difference is 22.1% above. Just below sits Kenya, 1.5% cheaper, and just above Senegal, 4.7% dearer.

Historical Price Trend

Uganda has seen gasoline gain 4.2% across 3 months — $1.658 then, $1.727 now. Over 37 weekly surveys the low was $1.389 and the high $1.758, reached 17 August 2026. Diesel, meanwhile, rose 8.6% over the period. That is a 26.6% gap between the 9 May trough and the 17 August peak. Year to date the price is 22.5% higher than the first 2026 survey. Residential power barely shifted, remaining close to USh 586 per kWh.

Fuel Affordability Index GASOLINE · AVG WAGE
167
minutes of work per liter
1,394.6%
of daily income for a full tank (40L)
111.57
hours of work for a full tank (40L)
Based on average monthly wage of $105 USD. Gasoline price: $1.664/L.
About Fuel Prices in Uganda

As of 2026-09-17, the retail price of gasoline in Uganda is $1.664 per liter, and diesel costs $1.694 per liter. Uganda’s gasoline price is 5.8% above the global average of $1.573 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.156 per kWh.


Uganda has domestic oil or gas production, which reduces import dependency and helps moderate retail fuel prices. Prices are also shaped by local refinery capacity, distribution infrastructure, and tax policy.


Based on an average monthly wage of $105 USD, a worker in Uganda needs approximately 167 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 1,394.6% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.


Africa spans 13,400.0% between its cheapest market, Libya at $0.024, and its dearest, Malawi at $3.240, over 28 countries.


Weekly updates draw on official state energy agencies alongside vetted international data sources. Local currency amounts (UGX / USh) update automatically with live exchange rates.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Uganda pumps charged $1.664 a litre as of 2026-09-17 — 5.8% above the $$1.573 global average.
Uganda has domestic oil or gas production, which reduces import dependency and helps moderate retail fuel prices. Prices are also shaped by local refinery capacity, distribution infrastructure, and tax policy.
Prices for Uganda are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers.
Coverage for Uganda spans Gasoline, Diesel, Electricity, Electricity (Business), each shown in USD per litre — kWh in the case of electricity.
Uganda gasoline is priced at $1.664/L versus a global average of $1.573/L — a difference of 5.8% (above). Explore the Rankings page to see Uganda's position among all tracked countries.
Global Commodity Prices & Local Impact BENCHMARK · USD
Commodity Market Price Raw Cost Retail Here Gov't Factor
🛢 Brent Crude $105.73 /bbl $0.785 /L $1.664 +112%
🛢 WTI Crude $102.25 /bbl $0.763 /L $1.664 +118.1%
🔥 Natural Gas $2.90 /MMBtu $0.128 /m³ no data
⚡ Lithium ETF $69.85 /share indirect $0.156
☢ Uranium ETF $41.37 /share indirect $0.156
30-Day Commodity Price Effect 30D · PASS-THROUGH

How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here

Commodity Commodity Δ30D Retail Δ30D Pass-Through
🛢 Brent Crude +19.4% -5.1%
-26%
🛢 WTI Crude +24.2% -5.1%
-21%
🔥 Natural Gas +4.7%
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