
Ghana’s Downstream Petroleum Sector Moves Beyond the Bruising Pump Price War - Mo Issah
Energy analyst Mohammed Issah warns that price-led competition in Ghana's fuel market is a "race to the bottom" and calls for a shift toward brand equity.
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Energy analyst Mohammed Issah warns that price-led competition in Ghana's fuel market is a "race to the bottom" and calls for a shift toward brand equity.

Ghana’s energy sector projects are adding thermal generation, replacing damaged transformers, expanding LPG access and supporting renewable energy integration, according to the 2026 Mid Year Fiscal Policy Review.

Ghana has presented its local content model at the 2026 Mining Local Content Compliance Forum in Tanzania, highlighting supplier development, value addition and stronger participation by local businesses.

Dalex Finance CEO Joe Jackson has urged Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to maintain fiscal discipline and resist pressure for spending the government cannot afford.

The Ghana Stock Exchange rally continued in the week ending July 24, lifting market capitalisation to GH¢292.06 billion despite a sharp fall in trading volume and value.

Government is considering listing selected state-owned enterprises, including state-owned banks, on the Ghana Stock Exchange to improve governance, transparency and profitability.

Dr Theophilus Acheampong says Ghana's Mid-Year Budget Review shows stronger fiscal discipline, rebuilding reserves, improved tax compliance and accelerated infrastructure delivery.

Economist Dr Theophilus Acheampong says Ghana's 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review points to stronger economic growth, lower inflation, improved debt sustainability and fiscal discipline.

Ghana has unveiled sweeping fiscal reforms, including a binding debt rule, tighter spending controls, tax reforms and stronger oversight of state-owned enterprises under the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review.

Ghana has secured more than US$3.5 billion in new upstream oil and gas investment commitments as government introduces reforms to boost production and attract investors.

A new policy paper is calling for stronger enforcement against the rejection of cedi coins while urging the Bank of Ghana to accelerate digital payments and the e-Cedi.

Ghana's mobile money transactions rose to GH¢492.9 billion in June 2026, driven by stronger wallet activity, wider agent coverage and growing use of instant payments.