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Fuel shock looms as petrol nears GH¢15.19, diesel GH¢17.85 from April 1
Fuel prices are set to rise sharply from April 1, 2026, with petrol and diesel expected to surge at the pumps.
African forest investment takes centre stage at Lagos business roundtable
The African Forest Forum (AFF) and the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Champions for Africa Initiative are to bring together business and philanthropic leaders in Lagos to discuss investment in Africa's forests.
Gov’t making progress in clearing $1.7bn power debt – Mahama
President John Mahama has disclosed that his administration has made headway in tackling the country’s power sector liabilities, announcing the restructuring and partial settlement of a $1.7 billion debt owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
GOIL MD assures fuel supply amid Middle East crisis; prioritises consumers
“We will make sure there wouldn’t be shortage in the country. We have taken some hit to make consumers enjoy regardless of the current crisis. We are obligated to share part of our margins with consumers,” he said.
“I’m one of the fastest typists” – First visually impaired employee in Ghana’s Energy sector
The first visually impaired employee in Ghana’s energy sector, who serves as a Senior Community Relations Officer and Disability Liaison Officer at Ghana Gas, Isaac Ansah, has stated that he can be considered one of the fastest typists people can rely on. Despite his condition, Mr. Ansah types and uses a laptop just as...
Law firm alleges intimidation and abuse of state power after lawyers arrested in PDS probe
A leading law firm has accused state investigators of intimidation and abuse of process after two of its lawyers were arrested and detained in connection with the ongoing PDS-ECG matter.
Fuel prices set to rise from May 16 despite possible extension of gov’t intervention
Prices of petroleum products are expected to rise from May 16, 2026, even if the government extends its current programme aimed at cushioning consumers against rising crude oil prices.
IMANI Africa, COPEC Ghana, INSTEPR and IES propose GHC1.65 relief for Ghanaians from petroleum products
Four civil society organisations are proposing a GH¢1.65 reduction in fuel prices per litre for two months, arguing that the relief should be deeper and longer than what the government is currently considering. In a joint recommendation issued on April 14, 2026, IMANI Africa, COPEC Ghana, INSTERPR and the Institute for...
Gov’t moves to upgrade power system after Akosombo switchyard fire
Government has announced plans to construct an ultra-modern, state-of-the-art power control centre following a fire incident that damaged critical control units at the switchyard of the Akosombo Dam, triggering power supply challenges across parts of the country.
Ghana hosts high-level African climate strategy meeting ahead of COP31 and COP32
Ghana is hosting a three-day strategy meeting of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), with climate experts and national focal points working to consolidate a unified African position ahead of COP31 in Turkey and COP32 in Ethiopia. The meeting, running from March 30 to April 1, is the first in-person strategic sessio...
See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance today, Sunday, March 29
Tens of thousands of residents and several key industrial hubs in the Greater Accra and Tema regions will face scheduled power interruptions today, Sunday, 29th March 2026, as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes critical infrastructure upgrades.
NPA slashes Fuel Price Floor for April 16 window; petrol now GH¢13.27, diesel at GH¢16.10
The new minimum price floor should mean that “As per the Petroleum Products Pricing Guidelines (PPPG), all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) are entreated to comply with the above price floors for the window under consideration.”