Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that a Kenyan Senator initially alerted him to Uganda's costly reliance on petroleum middlemen when sourcing fuel through Kenya.

• Uganda has reportedly saved significantly, with diesel premiums falling from $118 to $83 per metric tonne and petrol premiums from $97.50 to $61.50 after ending the intermediary arrangement.
• Key figures involved include President Yoweri Museveni and an undisclosed Kenyan Senator, with the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) playing a larger role in direct imports.
• The transition saw Uganda sue Kenya in December 2023 over import licence disputes, which was resolved in March 2024, enabling direct imports via the Port of Mombasa.