The government has extended its GH¢2 per litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel into the first pricing window of September, in a move aimed at cushioning consumers against rising fuel prices. A high-placed government source confirmed the decision to Myjoyonline.com, saying the intervention followed concerns over a possible increase in diesel prices at the […]
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started increasing the prices of petroleum products at the pumps from this morning, June 1, 2026. The increase is in line with the two-week review of fuel prices by the various oil firms in the country, as part of the price deregulation policy. Star Oil took the lead this […]
Prices of petroleum products are expected to rise from May 16, 2026, even if the government extends its current programme aimed at cushioning consumers against rising crude oil prices. This is according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr Riverson Oppong. Speaking to JOYBUSINESS in an interview, he outlined […]
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered immediate interventions to shield Ghanaians from surging fuel prices, as global tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt oil supplies and push up costs. The directive was issued following a Cabinet meeting in Accra on Thursday, convened shortly after the President’s return from an official visit to France. […]
President John Mahama has returned to Ghana from an official visit to France ahead of an emergency cabinet meeting scheduled for today to address the rising cost of fuel. The meeting is expected to focus on measures to cushion Ghanaians from the impact of rising fuel prices, largely attributed to ongoing tensions in the Middle […]
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is scheduled to meet with the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday, April 7, to discuss the growing concerns over escalating fuel prices and their impact on the transport sector. The engagement comes amid heightened pressure on operators following recent increases in petroleum costs. The discussion is expected to […]
President John Mahama has convened an emergency cabinet meeting to chart immediate policy responses to the sharp rise in fuel prices, as global oil markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Addressing participants at the Kwahu Business Forum on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the President signalled that the government is moving swiftly to […]
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started increasing pump prices ahead of the scheduled April 1, 2026, adjustments under the Price Deregulation Policy. One of the biggest players in the industry, GOIL, announced in a social media post that petrol has increased from GH¢12.24 to GH¢13.30 per litre, while diesel has risen from GH¢15.69 to […]
Consumers should brace for higher fuel costs in the first pricing window of March 2026, as petroleum prices are expected to increase marginally at the pumps. According to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), “Petroleum prices beginning the 1st window of March 2026, are expected to see some marginal increments across the pumps.” COPEC projects […]
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has increased the minimum price levels for petroleum products for the second pricing window of February 2026. The new price floor takes effect from February 16 to 28, 2026. Under the directive, no Oil Marketing Company (OMC) is permitted to sell petrol below GH¢10.24 for the next two weeks. This […]
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting prices at the pumps, with GOIL leading the way. A litre of petrol is now selling at GH¢13.38, up from GH¢12.99 on September 2, 2025. Diesel has also increased to GH¢14.20 per litre, from GH¢13.90. GOIL, the second-largest player in the industry, is the first to adjust […]
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting fuel prices in line with industry projections. At Goil, the price of petrol is now selling at GH¢12.90 per litre, up from GH¢12.88. Diesel, however, has been reduced from GH¢14.30 to GH¢13.90. Shell has also adjusted its prices, with petrol selling at GH¢13.59 per litre compared to […]
