Case studies
Uganda
With no current refining capacity, Uganda imports 100% of its hydrocarbon products, 90% of which come from Kenya, through pipelines (85%), trucks (15%) and barges, and the remaining 10% from Tanzania, via trucks.
Because of this specific configuration, the main fraud pattern identified is fuel adulteration with a lower price solvent, mainly diesel with subsidised kerosene.
Before the implementation of the Fuel Integrity Program, the fuel adulteration rate was estimated at 30%.
Discover how SICPA's Fuel integrity Solution enabled 510% increase of annual Petroleum Duty collections in Uganda.
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Tanzania
Tanzania currently lacks domestic refining capacity, forcing it to import 100% of its hydrocarbon products via vessels from the sea. Dar es Salaam has one of the largest ports in East Africa, playing a crucial role also in the transit of fuel to neighboring countries, making Tanzania a vital link in the region’s energy supply chain.
This makes it the target of illicit trade practices, such as dumping of transit fuel without paying the due taxes and adulteration with kerosene and low-cost solvents.
Discover how SICPA's Fuel integrity Solution enabled USD 870 million fuel tax revenue increase since 2010 in Tanzania.
Download SICPA's Tanzania Case Study here!
Case Study: Tanzania
Fuel Integrity Programs have been recognised as an effective tax administration measure and recommended by the International Monetary Fund for improving domestic revenue mobilisation, fighting illicit trade, combating cross-border smuggling and reducing tax evasion.