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Petrol, diesel and LPG prices in Ghana are projected to rise sharply from March 16, 2026, following global crude oil price increases and new price floors.
President John Dramani Mahama commissions the MT Asharami Ghana LPG carrier in South Korea to strengthen Ghana’s LPG supply chain and improve fuel distribution reliability.
Tema Oil Refinery’s return to full operations could improve fuel supply stability in Ghana and help ease pressure on pump prices, according to Technical Advisor Nana Amoasi VII.
Argus Media Vice-President James Gooder says Ghana’s growing oil exports are boosting infrastructure investment, LPG production, and transparency in West Africa’s energy markets.
SEC Ghana admits 11 companies into its virtual asset regulatory sandbox to test fintech and crypto-related services under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025.
Industry highlights gaps in refining and logistics
Government calls for urgent reforms to ensure faster movement of goods in Ghana, reduce trade bottlenecks and improve efficiency at ports and borders.
Ghana Agrotech Fair 2026 opens in Accra from March 17–19 to showcase local agricultural technology, promote agro-processing, and accelerate innovation in Ghana’s agribusiness sector.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines proposes an alternative gold royalty framework capped at 8% with a 1% community development levy to balance government revenue and mining sector sustainability.
COMAC urges stronger technological coordination across Ghana’s petroleum management systems after a petroleum supply disruption linked to ERDMS rather than ICUMS.
Policy analyst Steve Manteaw raises concerns over consultation gaps in Ghana’s new mining royalty policy as the sliding-scale regime takes effect.
Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama says the gold sale was a strategic reserve diversification move and not a loss of Ghana’s national assets.