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Price of diesel set to go down marginally from April 16, petrol to rise by almost 2%
Data from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, released on April 15, shows that diesel is likely to drop by almost 4 percent and could see a litre selling at around GH¢18.50.
Fuel price cuts won’t translate instantly – ACEP boss explains why
Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, Ben Boakye, has cautioned that recent interventions to stabilise fuel prices will not immediately translate into relief for consumers.
“I deeply empathise with you” — Jinapor apologises over power cuts
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has apologised to Ghanaians affected by the recent power outages caused by the fire at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Plant, saying the government did not foresee the scale of the disaster and is working urgently to restore supply. Speaking at a government accountability press engagemen...
GOIL slashes fuel prices at pumps; petrol selling at GH¢13.27, diesel now GH¢16.10
GOIL has reduced its prices of petroleum products at the pump to match the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) price floor. This follows the removal of selected margins on the petroleum price build-up by the government to ease the burden on Ghanaians. To this end, the price of petrol will sell at GH¢13.27. That of die...
Some OMCs begin fuel price cuts as GOIL, Star Oil adjust prices in line with NPA floor
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices across the market, with leading players GOIL and Star Oil lowering their pump prices.
Full Text: Energy Minister’s presentation on power challenges after Akosombo substation fire
Good afternoon, distinguished members of the press, colleagues, and fellow citizens.
Two Akosombo units back online – Jinapor announces breakthrough in power restoration
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a significant milestone in the recovery of the national power grid, confirming that two major generating units at Akosombo are now back in operation following a devastating substation fire.
Security agencies investigating criminal aspect of Akosombo fire – Energy Minister
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has confirmed that security agencies are investigating the criminal aspects of the fire incident at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station.
Organisations, individuals must embrace energy efficiency to manage costs, others – Deloitte Consulting Partner
Ing Seth Mahu, Director of Renewable Energy and Green Transition, Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, for his part, said Ghana is in a defining moment where the global energy systems and the geopolitical instability in the Middle-East have once again exposed the vulnerability in its energy systems and market.
Gov’t reaffirms commitment to reliable power supply amid ongoing disruptions – Energy Minister
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to delivering a stable and reliable electricity supply to all Ghanaians, despite ongoing challenges in the sector.
ECG to publish short-interval outage updates as Akosombo restoration remains fluid
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will begin publishing power outage schedules at shorter, more frequent intervals as ongoing restoration works at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Plant continue to shift rapidly, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has announced. According to Mr Jinapor, the evolving n...
Ghana’s power sector remains resilient despite recent disruptions – Energy Minister
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured the public that Ghana’s energy sector remains resilient despite the ongoing power outages across the country.