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President Mahama says Ghana’s reliance on tomato imports is unsustainable and has launched a crisis production programme to boost local agriculture and processing.
President Mahama has called an emergency cabinet meeting to consider urgent measures to cushion Ghanaians against rising fuel prices amid Middle East tensions.
Stanbic Bank Ghana posted a 38.4% rise in profit after tax in 2025, driven by strong trading income, improved asset quality, and diversified revenue growth.
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
Historic Earnings Signal New Phase of Growth
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.
Ghana’s inflation rate eased to 3.2% in March 2026, the lowest since 2021, despite global fuel price pressures and rising service costs.
OmniBSIC Bank Ghana has posted a 104% rise in profit before tax for 2025, with strong growth in assets, deposits, liquidity and capital adequacy.
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.
A USDA annual report says Ghana’s food processing ingredients imports reached $1.27 billion in 2025 as demand for convenience foods and local production gaps continue to shape the market.