Energy and Extractives

IMANI Africa, COPEC, and partners propose a GH¢1.65 reduction in fuel prices to ease economic pressure on Ghanaians amid rising global uncertainties.

COPEC is proposing a temporary 50% reduction in the dumsor levy to cut fuel prices and ease cost pressures on consumers while maintaining energy sector stability.

COMAC CEO calls for transparency on dumsor levy proceeds as government moves to cut fuel prices, urging accountability and clarity on tax adjustments.

Ghana government plans to remove some fuel taxes and margins to reduce pump prices and cushion consumers amid global oil market disruptions.

ECG will invest GH¢240 million in transformer replacement and upgrades across parts of Accra, with planned outages expected as work begins on April 8, 2026.

President Mahama has called an emergency cabinet meeting to consider urgent measures to cushion Ghanaians against rising fuel prices amid Middle East tensions.

CBOD CEO Dr Patrick Ofori says Ghana’s petroleum supply remains relatively stable despite concerns over limited stock levels and storage capacity.

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam argued that reducing levies on fuel products would not undermine Ghana’s 2026 budget.

IRENA says global renewable energy capacity surged 15.5% in 2025

The GPRTU fuel taxes transport fares debate has intensified after the Ghana Private Road Transport Union issued a 48-hour ultimatum to government to abolish fuel-related taxes or face a possible nationwide increase in transport fares.

ACEP Executive Director Ben Boakye is urging government to incentivise in-country fuel storage and strategic reserves as Ghana faces rising pump prices and global supply risks.