
Suspend Fuel Taxes and Restore Petroleum Margins, NPP tells Government
The NPP Energy Policy Committee wants the government to suspend petroleum taxes and restore statutory margins financing Ghana’s downstream sector.

The NPP Energy Policy Committee wants the government to suspend petroleum taxes and restore statutory margins financing Ghana’s downstream sector.

The NPP Energy Policy Committee says Ghana’s GH¢2 diesel intervention is withholding over GH¢500 million monthly from petroleum sector institutions.

Ghana is seeking Chinese investment in mineral processing, infrastructure and technology as it pushes to retain more value from its mining sector.

Ghana has signed two MoUs with ENI, Vitol and GNPC covering offshore blocks GH WB 3 and GH WB 8 in the Tano Basin.

Ghana’s electricity generation declined to 2,317.13 GWh in July, although available capacity remained above peak demand, according to the PURC.

President Mahama has commended GoldBod after its net profit increased from GH¢178.5 million to GH¢896.5 million in 2025.

COPEC expects fuel prices in Ghana to rise during the second September pricing window after Brent crude climbed above $100 per barrel.

PUWU's Enoch Paul Hayes argues Ghana has the capacity to solve its energy sector crisis internally, pointing to IPP pricing and ECG's improved finances.

Dangote Refinery plans a $14.3 billion expansion to double processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2029 as it prepares for a major IPO.

GOIL has maintained petrol at GH¢15.43 and diesel at GH¢17.26 despite expectations of higher fuel prices in Ghana’s latest pricing window.

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said the payment, equivalent to about GH¢391.2 million, reflected improved profitability by Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited.

Ghana fuel prices are expected to rise from September 1, 2026, with petrol projected at GH¢16.39 and diesel at GH¢17.60 despite a stronger cedi.