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Dutylex assures customers, future partners of product availability despite market challenges
Indigenous firm, Dutylex, has assured its valued clients and future partners that its product availability remains strong despite current market challenges. According to the firm, whose main focus is providing quality cutting-edge lubricant solutions to the Mining, Oil & Gas, Marine, Energy, Manufacturing, Agricultural...
Petrol, LPG prices set to rise in June as diesel dips — NPA
Fuel price floors for petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are set to increase in the first pricing window of June 2026, while diesel will see a marginal decline, according to the latest outlook from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The NPA said the adjustments reflect movements on the international petroleu...
Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves
Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday despite major countries agreeing to release a record amount of oil from their emergency reserves as they try to curb the impact of the Iran war.
Solar power in Ghana: Is it time to make the switch?
Power outages (‘dumsor’), have become a regular part of life for many homes and businesses in Ghana. Whether it disrupts remote work, entertainment, or simple daily routines, unreliable electricity keeps affecting productivity and comfort. One conversation keeps getting louder: solar power. Here is a simple breakdown o...
PURC commends ECG for prompt response and dedicated service
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Ashanti Regional Office, has commended the Electricity Company of Ghana’s Ashanti Sub-Transmission Region for its prompt response and restoration of power.
ECG substation upgrade exercise: parts of Accra to experience power outages
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is set to embark on a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise across parts of Accra, backed by an estimated investment of GH¢240 million. According to the ECG, the exercise will require planned power outages in some areas, including parts of East Legon Hills, Nanakrom,...
20% is fair, 40% is dangerous – Prof. Peprah warns as CSOs demand GH¢1.65 fuel price cut
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has officially proposed a GH¢1.65 reduction in the price of petroleum products, calling on the government to provide more substantial and longer-lasting relief than currently planned.
Mahama announces 1,200MW gas-fired power plant to boost electricity supply
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans for the construction of a new 1,200-megawatt gas-fired power plant as part of efforts to expand Ghana’s electricity generation capacity and meet rising demand.
Genser Energy secures 456m euros to accelerate next phase of growth across West Africa
The transaction builds on Genser Energy Ghana’s landmark US$428 million corporate refinancing and Genser Energy d’Ivoire SA’s EUR 200m equipment loan facility completed in 2025, demonstrating the Company's continued ability to attract support from leading financial institutions as it expands its integrated gas-to-power...
The Akosombo substation fire incident should never have escalated: ASEC calls for stronger protection systems, fire response and redundancy
The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has taken note of the findings of the investigation committee into the fire outbreak at the Akosombo Substation, which concluded that the incident resulted from insulation failure associated with ageing infrastructure rather than sabotage. ASEC commends the committee for its...
Discussions on petroleum taxes review ongoing with Finance Minister – Jinapor
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has disclosed that the ministry is having a series of engagements with the Finance Minister to take a decision on some taxes, including the one cedi levy on petroleum products. There have been calls for government to remove some taxes on petroleum prices at the pum...
Fuel prices fall as some OMCs cuts petrol to GH¢13.87 per litre
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started reducing fuel prices following the commencement of the second pricing window for June 2026.