
Ghana's Producer Price Inflation Rises to 4.8% in September
Ghana's Producer Price Inflation climbed to 4.8% in September 2026, driven by mining, manufacturing and electricity sector increases, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.
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Ghana's Producer Price Inflation climbed to 4.8% in September 2026, driven by mining, manufacturing and electricity sector increases, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.

Finance Ministry officials say Ghana has no immediate plans to return to international capital markets, despite investor pressure during the Bangkok IMF meetings.

Ghana's Petroleum Hub Development Corporation signs a $28 billion Build-Operate deal with an international consortium led by Global Sphere to develop Lot Two of the Petroleum Hub.

Tema Oil Refinery and Burkina Faso's Sonabhy strengthen ties as petroleum trade through Ghana rises to 40 percent of Burkina Faso's national consumption.

President Mahama announces a phased ban on raw mineral ore exports by 2030, covering bauxite, manganese, iron and lithium, to boost local processing and industrialisation.

African Union Commissioner Francisca Tatchououp Belobe praises Ghana's GoldBod as a model for mineral sector reforms that strengthen currency stability and reserves across Africa.

Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah reassures investors of stability while advancing mineral governance reforms to ensure fair returns for Ghanaians.

The Ghana Revenue Authority says its use of artificial intelligence to detect customs undervaluation generated an additional GH¢1 billion in revenue in April 2026 alone.

An IMF mission led by Dr Ruben Atoyan set to arrive in Accra this week for Ghana's first review under the Policy Coordination Instrument, with the 2027 Budget set to dominate talks.

Ghana’s crude oil production has risen by about 30% in 2026, ending six consecutive years of decline as new wells and fresh investment revive output from Jubilee and TEN.

The IMF says Ghana is entering a period of global commodity uncertainty from a stronger economic position, citing firm growth, improving fiscal conditions and recent credit rating gains.

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to maintaining strict policy discipline, emphasizing that sustaining monetary rigor is essential to protecting market confidence and solidifying Ghana's ongoing economic progress.