The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has been named Gold Sponsor of the 7th Africa Public Sector Conference (APSCA 2026), taking a leading role in driving continental dialogue on energy governance, sustainability and effective regulation. APSCA 2026 will take place from 14–16 October 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Accra, under the theme: “Governance 2030: Resilient Institutions […]
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices at the pumps in line with industry projections. Market leader GOIL has reduced petrol prices from GH¢13.87 to GH¢12.79 per litre. Diesel has also been reduced from GH¢15.95 to GH¢15.35 per litre. Another major player, Star Oil, has told JOYBUSINESS it will soon cut prices […]
The Ghana Navy and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) have intensified operations against illegal fuel smuggling activities along Ghana’s coastline following recent interceptions and destruction exercises in Tema and Takoradi. Ten canoes, including three specially modified “dendes” used for transporting illegal fuel, have been destroyed by the Eastern Naval Command at the Tema Fishing Harbour […]
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 […]
Oil marketing firm, GOIL, has again reduced prices of petroleum products at its service stations across the country. In a post on its social media page a while ago, the firm said it has reduced the price of petrol to GH¢12.28, from GH¢12.40 earlier announced. Diesel has also been reduced to GH¢14.98 per litre, from […]
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started adjusting fuel prices at the pumps from today, March 16 2026. This is coming after it was projected that this pricing window will witness one of the highest increases in recent times. Checks by Joy Business this morning March 16, 2026, showed that Star Oil has increased prices […]
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has set new minimum price floors for petroleum products for the second pricing window of March, effective March 16 to March 31. Under the revised price floor, petrol has increased from GH¢10.46 to GH¢11.57 per litre. Diesel has also seen a significant adjustment, rising from GH¢11.42 to GH¢14.35 per litre. […]
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr Riverson Oppong, has rejected claims that the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has scrapped fuel discounting. He insists the regulator has only corrected what he describes as a long-standing error. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, he said the public narrative around the directive […]
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has moved to halt discounted fuel pricing by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) under the revised Petroleum Pricing Guidelines, set to take effect from March 16, 2026. Under the new directive, all OMCs and LPGMCs must ensure uniform pricing across their retail outlets. The price quoted […]
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced new minimum price levels for petroleum products for the first pricing window of March 2026, effective March 1–15. Under the revised price floor, petrol will increase from GHC 10.24 in the February 16 window to GHC 10.46 per litre, while diesel rises from GHC 11.34 to GHC 11.42. […]
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 […]
The legal team of Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has issued a rebuttal to the corruption charges filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The team asserts their client has not been formally served with court documents despite widespread media reports of a 25-count indictment. In […]
