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OMCs begin fuel price cuts as Star Oil and Goil sell petrol at GH¢13.25
Industry giants have moved to cut the prices of petrol and diesel in line with the price floor announced by the National Petroleum Authority last week.
London-listed Tullow Oil profit slumps on production hit as Ghana payment delays
West Africa-focused independent oil and gas explorer Tullow Oil posted an 87% slump in annual profit on Tuesday.
OMCs begin fuel price increases; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢12.49
GOIL is also reported to have adjusted its prices on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
EPA introduces eco-labels for ACs and refrigerators
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), through the National Ozone Unit (NOU), has introduced a voluntary “green” or “eco” refrigerant label for Air Conditioners (ACs), refrigerators and freezers.
Ghana must invest in redundancy to avoid future nationwide outages – energy expert
Ghana’s power transmission system requires urgent upgrades, including redundancy and backup control infrastructure, to prevent widespread outages, according to Ing Justice Ohene-Akoto, Executive Director of the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC). Following a major substation fire linked to insulation failure, Ohen...
Simultaneous upgrades key to ending Ghana’s power outages within a year — IES analyst
A Senior Research and Policy Analyst at the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Xatse Derrick Emmanuel, says Ghana could significantly reduce persistent power outages within a year if authorities simultaneously upgrade the country’s transmission and distribution systems. According to him, tackling only one part of the...
NPA, Western Naval Command destroy 8 jumbo canoes used for illegal fuel bunkering in Takoradi
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Edudzi Kudzo Tameklo, has warned individuals engaged in illegal fuel bunkering activities that authorities will intensify crackdowns to protect consumers and prevent revenue losses to the state. His comments follow the destruction of eight jumbo canoes co...
Energy expert calls for urgent action to reduce Ghana’s dependence on fossil fuels
Lawyer and energy expert Lom–Nuku Ahlijah has urged the government to take decisive steps to diversify the country’s energy sector, warning that heavy reliance on fossil fuels leaves the nation vulnerable to global shocks.
US-Iran conflict: Supply chain impacts will be felt globally
According to the UK-based firm, transit through the Strait of Hormuz, which usually tops 100 ships per day, had already dropped in recent weeks due to seasonal shipping factors, though the drop was exacerbated by escalating US-Iran tensions and heightened security concerns.
Prof. Quartey says ‘delicate balance’ needed as fuel tax debate heats up
Economics Professor Ernest Quartey has backed government’s decision to hold on to fuel taxes while adjusting margins, warning that any aggressive cuts could disrupt planned spending.
Gov’t cuts fuel costs, absorbs GH¢2 per litre on diesel and GH¢0.36 per litre on petrol
Government has announced temporary measures aimed at cushioning consumers against rising fuel prices, following increased volatility on the international petroleum market.
$600m petroleum revenue drop driven by production decline — PIAC
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee has attributed the $600 million petroleum revenue loss to declining oil production levels.