# Uganda names its crude oil Pearl Sweet ahead of production

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- Reuters, 2026-09-02 19:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/uganda-names-its-crude-oil-pearl-sweet-ahead-production-2026-09-02/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a987a6c48059c000187b06e

> Uganda named its blended crude oil grade Pearl Sweet on Wednesday, marking a key step before the East African country plans to begin commercial oil production by the end of this year.