Fuel Levy Approved: MPs Clear UGX200 Tax Despite Public Outcry, Opposition Warns Of Economic Pain

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By Spy Uganda Parliament has approved Government’s proposal to impose a UGX200 excise levy on every litre of fuel, a move expected to generate about UGX450 billion in additional revenue as the State intensifies efforts to finance the national budget. Lawmakers backed the measure during consideration of the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026, following recommendations…