Fuel prices shoot up, distributors run out of supplies

At a Total station in Munyonyo, attendants said there had been no petrol since Monday. At Shell Kibuli, motorists who turned up to refill were turned away. Similar shortages were reported at stations along Rubaga Road, Usafi and Namungoona.

Congestion at Shell petrol station in Arua city as motorists rushed for fuel on Monday night, following a crisis in the area. (Credit: Robert Ariaka)