Uganda, March 23 -- Stakeholders and leaders from districts in Tooro sub-region have urged the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, along with the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, to regulate the proliferation of fuel stations arguing that many fuel stations operating in rural communities fail to meet required standards, posing potential dangers in the future.

During a stakeholders meeting organised by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards on March 19 in Fort Portal City, Mr Edgar Mugazi, the Bunyangabu District Environmental Officer expressed concerns about the lack of adherence to standards in his district.

"There is a complete disconnect of standards between the Ministry...