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Star Oil, GOIL lead fuel price cuts in new pricing window
Fuel prices have begun edging downward as Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) roll out new pump rates at the start of the second pricing window of April, effective Thursday, April 16, 2026, offering modest relief to consumers. The changes follow revised minimum pricing benchmarks set by the National Petroleum Authority, as...
Europe has ‘maybe six weeks of jet fuel left’, energy boss warns
Europe has "maybe six weeks of jet fuel left", the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned.
BDCs accused of creating artificial fuel shortage to cash in on March 16 price increases
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are accusing Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs) of creating what they describe as an artificial fuel shortage on the market.
Right move, wrong timing? – COMAC CEO questions govt’s delay on fuel price relief
The Chief Executive Officer of COMAC, Dr Riverson Oppong, has questioned the timing of government’s decision to ease fuel prices, describing it as necessary but delayed.
Ghana’s refining capacity yet to shield fuel market from global shocks – CEMSE
Ghana’s growing refining capacity will improve fuel security but cannot yet fully shield the country from global petroleum market shocks, Mr Benjamin Nsiah, an energy expert, has said.
Energy Commission launches renewable energy champions challenge
“For Ghana, the challenge is also an opportunity. We are committed to building a climate-resilient and low-carbon economy. This requires significant investment; Ghana's climate financing needs are estimated at over $22 billion”, he added.
ECG restores power to Afram Plains after marine cable damage
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has restored electricity supply to the Afram Plains after a major outage triggered by damage to a marine cable in the early hours of Monday. Speaking in an interview, the General Manager for External Communications at ECG, Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, explained that the fault occur...
Gov’t to purchase power generation plant to boost energy supply – Deputy Energy Minister
The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition and Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, Richard Gyan-Mensah, says government is taking steps to acquire a power generation plant to help improve electricity supply across the country. Speaking in an interview on Adom TV’s Badwam with Akwasi Nsiah, Mr Gyan-Mensah said...
Fifth unit at Akosombo goes live as grid recovery nears final stages
Ghana’s recovery from the recent grid collapse has reached its final stages, with the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, confirming the successful restoration of the fifth-generation unit at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station.
IES calls for enforcement of Ghana’s Domestic Market Obligation as TOR resumes operations
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) is calling on government to immediately enforce Ghana’s Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) regulations, arguing that the return of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to operations has removed the main practical obstacle to implementation. In a policy research paper released on August 14,...
Our energy progress requires unity, not politics – Energy Analyst, Kwegyir Essel
Recent power outages across parts of Ghana have once again brought the country’s energy sector into sharp focus. While such disruptions are often linked to routine maintenance and technical adjustments, the growing tendency to frame them within political narratives, including allegations of sabotage, risks distracting...
Competition yes, chaos no – NPA defends fuel market controls
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says Ghana’s fuel market is designed to encourage competition but prevent disorder that could undermine the industry and harm consumers.