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Why fuel prices haven’t fallen yet despite falling global oil prices
Fuel prices in Ghana are once again caught between global oil swings and the structure of domestic pricing. Crude markets have eased, but pump prices have not yet caught up. Earlier in the year, before tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States escalated, Ghanaian consumers were briefly seeing relief. Petrol w...
Ghana’s economic turnaround: A new era for investment and partnerships
A new economic direction for Ghana In January 2025, when President John Dramani Mahama assumed office, Ghana’s economy was emerging from one of the most difficult periods in its recent history. Inflation was high, the currency had been volatile, and public finances were under pressure. Businesses and investors were wat...
UK and Ghana open new chapter to boost trade and unlock growth
The United Kingdom and Ghana are deepening a modern growth partnership focused on trade, investment and innovation, reflecting the evolution of a long-standing relationship into one centred on shared prosperity, jobs and economic opportunity.
Youth unemployment now a national security threat — Economic Fighters League
The Economic Fighters League (Fighters) has called for a fundamental shift in Ghana's economic management
Ghana records 7.5% economic growth in January 2026, services sector leads expansion
Ghana’s economy grew by 7.5% in January 2026, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported, signalling continued momentum at the start of the year, albeit slightly lower than the 8.2% growth recorded in the same month of 2025.
Mahama nominates 5 to Ghana’s Fiscal Council to strengthen economic oversight
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five distinguished individuals for appointment to Ghana’s Fiscal Council, in a move designed to reinforce financial oversight and promote prudent management of the nation’s public finances.
Accra hosts 24th EBID AGM as Finance Minister calls for bold action
The Minister further noted that the long-term relevance and effectiveness of EBID would depend not only on deliberations during the meeting, but more critically on the commitments implemented after the gathering.
Non-traditional export earnings surge by 30.7% to $5bn in 2025
Ghana’s non-traditional export (NTE) sector has achieved a historic milestone, with annual earnings leaping by 30.7% to hit $5.006 billion in 2025. This performance marks a significant departure from the 7.53% average annual growth rate recorded over the past decade, signalling a major shift in the country’s export dyn...
China, US pressure Ghana to halt gold royalty hike, document, sources say
China, the U.S. and other Western governments have mounted an unusually coordinated push to get Ghana to halt a gold royalty hike they say could harm some of the world's biggest miners
Ato Forson says Gold Board generated $15 billion forex inflows to support Ghana’s reserves
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the Ghana Gold Board generated an additional $15 billion in foreign exchange inflows, describing the intervention as a key factor in strengthening Ghana’s reserves and supporting exchange rate stability. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in Parliament on Thurs...
Ghana’s economy surpasses $100bn for first time, records fastest growth since 2019
The value of Ghana’s economy has exceeded 100 billion dollars for the first time in its history after recording its fastest economic expansion in six years, according to Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, Dr. Forson said the economy grew by 6.0 percent in...
Ghana’s economy tops $100 Billion for first time, now 8th largest in Africa – Ato Forson
Ghana’s economy has crossed the $100 billion mark for the first time in the country’s history, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Forson said the milestone was driven by strong economic growth recorded since 2025...