Shell, MTN MoMo offer motorists 20% fuel cashback

What the report says

Vivo Energy Uganda, which sells and distributes Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has teamed up with MTN MoMo to give motorists a 20% cashback on qualifying fuel purchases made through mobile money. According to The Independent Uganda, the promotion is called “Fuel Happy Hour” and applies to customers who pay with MTN MoMo at Shell service stations during weekday evenings, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., subject to the campaign’s terms and conditions.

The initiative was launched on November 2 at Shell Kitetika service station in Kampala. The companies said the offer is meant to reward customers while also encouraging wider use of digital payments for everyday purchases. Vivo Energy Uganda said the deal is intended to add value for motorists, including those under pressure from higher living costs, while keeping the convenience associated with the Shell network.

MTN MoMo said the partnership reflects its push to make cashless transactions part of daily spending, noting that fuel is a routine expense for many Ugandans. The cashback is available at participating stations nationwide where MTN MoMo payments are accepted. More broadly, the promotion shows growing cooperation between fuel retailers and financial technology firms in Uganda as they seek to expand customer convenience and digital payment use.