Ghana Navy, NPA intensify crackdown on illegal fuel smuggling network

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 […]

OMCs increase in fuel prices at pumps: GOIL sells petrol at GH¢13.30 and diesel GH¢17.10

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 […]

NPA increases fuel price floor for March 16 window; Petrol now ¢11.57, diesel pegged at ¢14.35

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. […]

NPA didn’t scrap fuel discounts, it corrected an error – Oil Marketing Chamber CEO

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 […]

NPA acting CEO assures nation of 2-month fuel reserve amid global uncertainties

The acting CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has assured Ghanaians that NPA has sufficient fuel reserves to last beyond two months, despite ongoing global uncertainties. Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, speaking during a briefing with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy at Senchi on Saturday, revealed that the country currently holds over 200 million litres […]