FDC Demands Fuel Tax Cuts, Audit Of Petroleum Reserves

What the report says

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has called on the Ugandan government to cut fuel-related taxes and publish a transparent audit of the country’s petroleum reserves, according to Nile Post. The opposition party says households and businesses are being squeezed by high fuel prices and wants official disclosure on usable fuel stocks, storage capacity, procurement costs and pricing margins.

FDC vice chairperson Robert Centenary urged government to state how much fuel is actually available, which storage facilities are operating, and how long essential demand could be met during any supply disruption. The party also wants a breakdown of pump-price drivers, including taxes, distribution charges, and profit margins, and says regular public reporting would help show whether Uganda is prepared for shocks in supply or pricing.

The party argued that reducing fuel and import-related taxes could ease transport costs, support business activity and reduce pressure on household budgets. It also said government should consider targeted, temporary relief measures during major price spikes, while balancing those steps against lost revenue and the extent to which consumers would benefit at the pump.

Nile Post also reported that FDC linked the issue to broader concerns about Uganda’s dependence on imported petroleum products and on regional supply routes, especially through Kenya and the Port of Mombasa. The party additionally called for more investment in local production and stronger oversight of public spending, framing the proposals as part of its wider economic programme.