Also known as: the Chamber · Digital Chamber of Ghana · DCG · the Digital Chamber
Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies — organization representing fuel operators in Ghana, commenting on petroleum pricing, industry conditions, and policy in the downstream sector.
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… The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies attributed the petrol and diesel reductions to movements in international refined product prices and government subsidy measures. …
Petrol prices tipped to fall from Nov. 1 as diesel floor risesJoy Online
… The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies expects LPG to sell at about GH¢20.60 per kilogramme. …
Fuel prices begin to fall as Star Oil cuts petrol to GH¢16.45The Ghanaian Times
Petrol and diesel prices are expected to record marginal declines from Friday, October 16, 2026, while Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices are projected to rise by up to 18.50 per cent per kilogramme, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). …
Petrol, diesel prices to drop marginally, LPG to rise — COMACJoy Online
… This is according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies’ pricing outlook for the next pricing window. …
Petrol, diesel prices set to fall from Oct. 16 as LPG faces 18.5% hikeJoy Online
… Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Quiz Mistress of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), was the Special Guest, while Dr Riverson Oppong of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) served as Quiz Master. …
Team Volta wins NPA 2026 Staff Welfare Week QuizJoy Online
… Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Quiz Mistress of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), was the Special Guest, while Dr Riverson Oppong of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) served as Quiz Master. …
Volta Team wins NPA 2026 Welfare Week Quiz championshipJoy Online
… Chief Executive of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr Riverson Oppong, said the refineries’ decision to maintain their prices could prevent an immediate increase at the pumps. …
Pump prices may stay unchanged as government holds TOR, Sentuo pricesJoy Online
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) says the Uniform Pricing Policy Fund should not be confused with the fuel subsidy being provided by government. …
COMAC says Uniform Fuel Pricing Fund should not be confused with fuel subsidyJoy Online
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) is calling for a freeze on fuel taxes and levies as government continues to subsidise diesel amid rising global oil prices. …
COMAC wants fuel taxes frozen to ease pressure on consumersJoy Online
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) is calling for a portion of Ghana’s additional crude oil revenue to support the struggling downstream petroleum sector. …
COMAC pushes for crude oil revenue windfall to support struggling downstream sectorGhana's National Petroleum Authority has reduced the petrol price floor to GH¢15.39 per litre from GH¢16.09, while raising the diesel floor to GH¢17.41 from GH¢17.09, for the November 1–15 pricing window. The adjustments could lead to lower petrol and LPG prices at the pump, though final retail prices will depend on premiums and margins set by individual oil marketing companies.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Petroleum Authority has reduced the petrol price floor to GH¢15.39 per litre from GH¢16.09, while raising the diesel floor to GH¢17.41 from GH¢17.09, for the November 1–15 pricing window. The adjustments could lead to lower petrol and LPG prices at the pump, though final retail prices will depend on premiums and margins set by individual oil marketing companies.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Star Oil reduced petrol from GH¢16.64 to GH¢16.45 per litre effective October 16, 2026, as some oil marketing companies begin adjusting prices for the second pricing window. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies attributed the movements to crude oil prices, exchange-rate pressures, and government interventions, though LPG prices are projected to rise by over 18%.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
COMAC projects petrol prices will decline by 1.20–1.67 per cent and diesel by 2.60–3.32 per cent from October 16, 2026, while LPG prices are expected to rise by 16.98–18.50 per cent. The adjustments reflect international petroleum movements and cedi-dollar exchange rate changes.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Petrol and diesel prices are expected to fall marginally from Friday, October 16, 2026, with petrol declining to GH¢17.67 per litre and diesel to GH¢19.30 per litre, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. LPG, however, is projected to rise by 18.5% to GH¢20.60 per kilogram, driven by international market developments and currency depreciation.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Team Volta, comprising the Volta Regional Office and two directorates, won the National Petroleum Authority's 2026 Staff Welfare Week Quiz Competition and received a cash prize of GH¢30,000. The quiz tested contestants on the NPA's mandate, technical directorates, Ghana's Green Transition Plan, petroleum policy, and current affairs across teams pairing regional offices with head office functions.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Region team defeated competing NPA regional and departmental teams at the National Petroleum Authority's 2026 Staff Welfare Week Quiz Competition, which tested knowledge of Ghana's downstream petroleum industry, policy issues, and current affairs. The winning team received a cash prize of GH¢30,000.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has directed Tema Oil Refinery and Sentuo Oil Refinery to maintain existing selling prices to OMCs, expected to keep fuel pump prices unchanged for at least two weeks and provide consumer relief. The move supplements an existing GH¢2 diesel subsidy, with pricing dependent on factors like the Supplier Reference Exchange Rate under Ghana's cost-reflective pricing model.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies says the Uniform Pricing Policy Fund ensures fuel costs remain equal across Ghana and should not be confused with fuel subsidy. COMAC's CEO explained the fund prevents consumers in remote areas from paying significantly higher prices and argued that taxes and levies, rather than direct government charges, represent the real fiscal impact.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies is urging the government to freeze fuel taxes and levies as it subsidises diesel amid rising global oil prices, arguing that reducing the tax burden would be a more sustainable way to cushion consumers. The CEO said the real pressure on government finances comes from taxes and levies rather than the Uniform Pricing Policy Fund, which ensures fuel prices are uniform across regions.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies is calling for Ghana to redirect part of its additional crude oil revenue to support the struggling downstream petroleum sector, as the government subsidises diesel prices and international oil prices pressure the domestic fuel market. The COMAC CEO says actual crude oil revenue is exceeding budget projections and proposes dialogue between government and industry stakeholders on using the surplus to cushion the sector.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies has renewed its push for complete deregulation of fuel prices, saying government intervention in the downstream petroleum sector constrains private business operations even as the state continues to subsidise diesel.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies argues Ghana's downstream petroleum sector is overcrowded with 245 operators competing for market share, and calls for full price deregulation as government continues to intervene in diesel pricing with subsidies.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Riverson Oppong, CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, has criticised government intervention in Ghana's fuel pricing regime, arguing that private oil marketing companies should be allowed to set prices freely without government caps or ceilings.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Star Oil Ghana Limited has rejoined the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) after suspending membership in January 2026, while calling for reforms to the Chamber's governance structure, particularly regarding permanent board representation granted to founding members.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies has given the Finance Ministry 14 days to suspend implementation of Section 136 of the revised Customs Act, warning that failure to do so will trigger an emergency general meeting to decide on next steps through legitimate channels. COMAC argues the new framework has not been tested or justified and shifts enforcement risk to operators and consumers, and calls for retention of the existing system where BIDECs pay import duties at importation and OMCs account for taxes at the pump.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prices of petroleum products are expected to see marginal increases at the pump starting October 1, 2026, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). Petrol could increase by up to 3.31% to GH¢17.91 per litre, diesel by 3.32% to 5.60% to GH¢19.60 per litre, and LPG by about 2.25% to GH¢17.06 per kilogram, driven by rising crude oil prices and cedi depreciation.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Disruption to global oil supplies following the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz contributed to higher fuel prices in Ghana during the first half of 2026, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. Average ex-pump prices rose 19.9% for petrol, 29.4% for diesel, and 22.9% for LPG above January opening levels, though national petroleum-product consumption rose 12.24% to 4.06 billion litres.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Disruption to global oil supplies following the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz contributed to higher fuel prices in Ghana during the first half of 2026, with average ex-pump prices rising 19.9% for petrol, 29.4% for diesel, and 22.9% for LPG, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. Despite these increases, national petroleum-product consumption rose 12.24% in the period.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana consumed 4.06 billion litres of petroleum products in the first half of 2026, a 12.24% increase, with petrol and diesel accounting for over 80% of national consumption despite higher fuel prices, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana consumed 4.06 billion litres of petroleum products in the first half of 2026, a 12.24% increase driven by higher demand for petrol, diesel, and LPG, despite prices rising 19.9–29.4%. Domestic production surged 350.7% and petroleum stocks rose 91%, according to a Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies report.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana increased domestic petroleum-product production by 350.7% to 878.33 million litres in the first half of 2026 while reducing imports by 12.67%, though a global oil shock and Middle East conflict drove up fuel prices and national consumption continued rising to 4.06 billion litres. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies warns that refined-product imports remain Ghana's main supply source, leaving the country exposed to global disruptions.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana increased domestic petroleum-product production by 350.7% to 878.33 million litres and reduced imports by 12.67% in the first half of 2026, though imports remain the country's main supply source. The gains came as a global oil shock, driven by Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, pushed fuel prices up and national consumption rose 12.24%.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies is calling on the Ghana Revenue Authority to suspend sections of the Customs Act 2026, particularly Section 136, which transfers downstream petroleum tax obligations from oil and LPG marketing companies to bulk import, distribution and export companies. COMAC says the change was made without industry consultation and presents serious consequences for operators and the national economy.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Star Oil has increased petrol to GH¢16.77 per litre (a 6% rise from GH¢15.17) and diesel to GH¢17.77 per litre (a 4.71% rise from GH¢16.97), citing higher international petroleum prices and cedi depreciation. Other oil marketing companies are expected to adjust prices this week, though some are monitoring competition first.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's petroleum tanker drivers union has suspended a sit-down strike after two days, giving government one month to fix deteriorating roads serving key petroleum depots, citing safety risks and dangerous conditions on critical routes including Tema to Kpone and depot enclaves in Takoradi and Buipe.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Market leader GOIL kept petrol at GH¢15.43 per litre and diesel at GH¢17.26 per litre unchanged for the latest pricing window, defying industry projections of an increase. The decision's rationale is unclear, though it may be influenced by competition or government efforts to prevent transport fare increases.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Star Oil held petrol at GH¢14.97 per litre but raised diesel from GH¢16.47 to GH¢16.97 per litre from Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies attributed the adjustments to crude oil prices rising 1.75% to US$92.11 per barrel and finished petroleum product prices increasing internationally, despite the cedi appreciating 3.64% against the dollar.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies forecasts petrol will increase 4.80% to GHC 16.39 per litre and diesel will rise 2.10% to GHC 17.60 per litre from September 1–16, 2026, driven by rising crude oil prices on the international market and higher refined petroleum product costs. LPG is expected to fall 0.93% to GHC 13.73 per kilogramme.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies projects diesel prices will rise about 1.39 percent in August's second pricing window, while petrol and LPG are expected to fall by approximately 2.90 percent and 0.93 percent respectively, driven by international oil market developments and geopolitical tensions including US-Iran disputes.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Petrol prices are expected to fall by up to 2.90% to about GH¢15.82 per litre from August 17, while diesel prices are projected to rise by 1.39% to GH¢17.73 per litre, though the Chief Executive of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers says most Oil Marketing Companies may keep prices unchanged at the pumps.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →