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Minority insists government still owes IPPs $500m and fuel suppliers over $200m
The Minority in Parliament is questioning government claims that Ghana’s power sector debts have been cleared, insisting available figures show significant outstanding liabilities to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and fuel suppliers. At a press conference on Tuesday, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Com...
Energy security: Why Ghana must urgently fast-track the new mooring system project at Tema
Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector remains one of the most strategic pillars of the national economy. Virtually every major sector of the economy depends directly or indirectly on an uninterrupted supply of petroleum products.
How a Ghanaian town is turning electric motorbikes into a climate solution
In the northern Ghanaian town of Bawku, the soft hum of electric motorcycles now fills the streets as residents take part in activities ahead of World Environment Day, following a shift away from petrol motorbikes in recent years linked to local restrictions and changing transport patterns.
Strategic fuel stock programme key to cushioning consumers from pump price hikes – COPEC
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has called on government to establish a strategic fuel stock programme to protect consumers from recurring increases in fuel prices driven by international market volatility.
Afigya Kwabre North MP urges Finance and Energy Ministers to submit energy sector report
The Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has called out key government ministers for failing to submit the annual report on the Energy Sector Support Account. The report, which is a requirement under the Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025, was due on March 31, 2026. According to Mr. Adomako...
Gov’t targets petroleum upstream recovery after five years of consecutive decline
The Ministry of Energy has projected a major turnaround for Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, forecasting a decisive rebound in crude oil production after five consecutive years of a worrying decline in output. The state has subsequently rolled out a series of aggressive structural measures designed to strengthen the...
Karpowership expands fleet with a new Sea Lion class powership
Karpowership has marked a major milestone in the expansion of its global fleet with the steel-cutting ceremony of its new "Sea Lion" class Powerships.
NPA price floor: Consumers to pay at least GH¢14.53 for petrol, diesel pegged at GH¢16.97
This is because the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has released the price floor for August 1 to 15, 2026, suggesting a likely increase in fuel prices.
No fueling in flooded stations – NPA rolls out strict safety measures
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has issued urgent safety directives requiring all fuel station operators in flood-affected areas to immediately suspend operations as heavy rains continue to disrupt parts of the country.
OMC’s commence fuel price increase; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢13.67, GOIL GH¢13.88
Based on the National Petroleum Authority price quotes, no oil marketing company should sell a litre of petrol below GH¢13.38 and diesel at GH¢14.35.
Widespread blackouts hit 3 regions after Akosombo substation fire
A major power disruption has plunged large parts of southern and middle Ghana into darkness following a fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) substation at Akosombo, significantly reducing electricity supply to multiple regions.
Fuel prices set for sharp rise from Aug. 1 as crude oil surge, cedi weakness bite
Motorists and consumers are set to pay more for petroleum products from Friday, August 1, as rising global crude oil prices and the depreciation of the Ghana cedi push up ex-pump prices.