9 May 2008
Kampala — ENERY Minister Daudi Migereko has said that the current fuel shortage occasioned by the break-down of a supply ship early in the week will by Sunday be no more, as the major oil companies have all loaded fresh supplies at Mombasa destined for Kampala.
"It was carrying about sixty million litres, and unfortunately it developed mechanical problems on the High seas so it had to be sent back to the Middle East, and this affected the delivery cycle. I know in between a number of companies had to work on some interventions.
Kobil, he said has about 11 million litres in dare s Salaam destined for Kampala, while Shell is also working on the delivery of 21 trucks.
"I think the situation will soon normalise. We are by and large trying to make sure that situation doesn't get out of control. But pertinently supplies are picking up, and I believe by the weekend, the situation will have greatly improved.
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