
Strait of Hormuz Closure is Ghana’s Biggest Economic Threat - BoG
The Bank of Ghana warns that the Strait of Hormuz closure threatens inflation, cedi stability and Ghana’s economic recovery.
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The Bank of Ghana warns that the Strait of Hormuz closure threatens inflation, cedi stability and Ghana’s economic recovery.

The Ghana Stock Exchange opened August lower as turnover dropped to GH¢5.04 million and four equities pulled the major indices down.

Jubilee oil production is expected to exceed 90,000 barrels per day as three new wells boost output from Ghana’s flagship offshore field.

Energy analyst Ben Nsiah has welcomed President Mahama's GH¢2 diesel price reduction while urging government to introduce a flexible fuel pricing regime.

The Institute for Energy Security is urging government to intervene immediately to ease the impact of rising fuel prices on households, businesses and transport operators.

Oil prices dropped more than $4 after President Donald Trump paused a fresh Iran strike, reviving hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Ghana’s latest Treasury bill auction attracted GH¢10.51 billion in bids against a GH¢5.87 billion target, with demand concentrated in the 364 day bill.

President Mahama says the Tema Oil Refinery revival will strengthen energy security, expand local production and support Ghana’s export ambitions.

TOR workers have appealed to President Mahama to absorb the refinery's legacy debt and support long-term reforms as the Crude Oil Distillation Unit is officially commissioned.

Ghana posted a GH¢34.7 billion trade surplus with Africa in 2025 as exports climbed to GH¢70.3 billion, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.

Energy analyst Ben Nsiah has urged government to strengthen Ghana's transmission infrastructure after a nationwide power disturbance disrupted electricity supply.

Ghana Fixed Income Market turnover exceeded GH¢2.03 billion on July 29, with Treasury bills accounting for over 64% of trades as investors favored short-term government securities.