As of 2026, Uganda is home to nearly two million refugees and asylum seekers, most of whom have fled conflict in neighboring countries like South Sudan, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is not to say that other countries in the region do not offer refuge to those fleeing war as Kenya and Tanzania do so too.

Uganda imports all its fuel through regional routes, meaning global oil price changes rather than direct supply disruptions are the main driver of pump price increases, even amid international conflicts.