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Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies

Also known as: the Chamber · Digital Chamber of Ghana · DCG · the Digital Chamber · Ghana-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce · Ghana–New Zealand Chamber of Commerce

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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October 2026
2 OctJoy 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 consumers
2 OctJoy 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 sector
2 OctJoy Online
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has renewed calls for the full deregulation of fuel prices, arguing that continued government intervention is affecting the operations of private businesses in the downstream petroleum sector. …
COMAC renews call for full deregulation of fuel prices
2 OctJoy Online
The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr Riverson Oppong, has raised concerns about the number of players in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, arguing that the market has become overcrowded. …
Fuel sector overcrowded as 245 OMCs compete for market share – COMAC CEO
2 OctJoy Online
Dr Riverson Oppong, CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), has criticised government intervention in Ghana’s fuel pricing regime, arguing that the sector must be allowed to operate under full price deregulation. …
COMAC boss blasts gov’t interference in fuel pricing, demands full deregulation
1 OctJoy Online
Star Oil Ghana Limited has announced its decision to rejoin the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), while calling for reforms to the Chamber’s governance structure to ensure fairer representation of its members. …
Star Oil rejoins COMAC, calls for reforms to governance structure
1 OctJoy Online
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has given the Finance Ministry a 14-day ultimatum to suspend the implementation of Section 136 of the revised Customs Act. …
COMAC gives Finance Ministry 14 days to suspend implementation of Section 136 of Customs Act
1 OctJoy Online
Prices of petroleum products are expected to see marginal increases at the pump starting October 1, 2026, according to the latest pricing outlook from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). …
Fuel prices to rise from October 1; diesel could hit GH¢19.60 – COMAC
September 2026
29 SeptJoy Online
Disruption to global oil supplies following the Middle East conflict contributed to higher fuel prices in the country during the first half of 2026, according to a report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). …
Middle East conflict pushed Ghana fuel prices higher in first half of 2026 – COMAC
29 SeptJoy Online
Disruption to global oil supplies following the Middle East conflict contributed to higher fuel prices in the country during the first half of 2026, according to a report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). …
Middle East conflict pushed Ghana fuel prices higher in first half of 2026 – COMAC

Tourism & Environment

Ghana–New Zealand Chamber promotes tourism and business ties

The News

The Ghana–New Zealand Chamber of Commerce is working to strengthen tourism and business partnerships between Ghana and New Zealand by connecting tourism operators and stakeholders in both countries. The Chamber has signed an agreement with Inter Tourism Expo organisers and is collaborating with the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority to explore cooperation in tourism and other sectors.

4 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

Ghana–New Zealand Chamber promotes tourism and business ties
The Ghana–New Zealand Chamber of Commerce is working to strengthen tourism and business partnerships between Ghana and New Zealand by connecting tourism operators and stakeholders in both countries. The Chamber has signed an agreement with Inter Tourism Expo organisers and is collaborating with the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority to explore cooperation in tourism and other sectors.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana urged to adopt year-round coordinated tourism programme
The Executive Director of the Ghana–New Zealand Chamber of Commerce has urged Ghana to adopt a year-round tourism programme similar to New Zealand's, with better coordination among the Ministry of Tourism, Ghana Tourism Authority, and other agencies. He noted that Ghana's tourism activities are currently organised separately by different groups without sufficient coordination, unlike New Zealand which maintains continuous tourism events throughout the year.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's fuel price floors shift from November 1, 2026
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.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

Star Oil cuts petrol price to GH¢16.45 per litre
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 →

Thursday 15 October

Petrol, diesel prices to fall marginally from October 16
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 →

Wednesday 14 October

Petrol, diesel fall from October 16; LPG rises 18.5%
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 →

Tuesday 6 October

Team Volta wins NPA 2026 Staff Welfare Week Quiz
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 →

Monday 5 October

Volta Region wins NPA Staff Welfare Week Quiz Competition
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 →

Friday 2 October

Government holds TOR, Sentuo prices to stabilize pump fuel costs
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 →
COMAC distinguishes fuel pricing fund from government subsidy
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 →
COMAC calls for fuel tax freeze to ease consumer pressure
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 →
COMAC calls for crude oil revenue windfall to aid downstream sector
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 →
COMAC calls for full fuel price deregulation in Ghana
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 →
245 fuel marketers crowd sector as COMAC CEO calls for deregulation
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 →
COMAC chief calls for full fuel pricing deregulation
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 →

Thursday 1 October

Star Oil rejoins COMAC, demands governance reforms
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 →
Oil marketers demand 14-day suspension of Customs Act section
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 →
Fuel prices to rise from October 1; diesel could hit GH¢19.60
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 →

Tuesday 29 September

Middle East conflict drove Ghana fuel prices up in first half 2026
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 →
Middle East conflict drove Ghana fuel prices up in H1 2026
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's fuel consumption rises 12.24% to 4.06 billion litres
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's fuel consumption rises 12.24% to 4.06 billion litres, H1 2026
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 boosts domestic fuel production amid global oil price shock
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 boosts domestic oil production amid global fuel price surge
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 →

Thursday 24 September

Oil marketing chamber seeks Customs Act 2026 suspension
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 →

Wednesday 16 September

Star Oil raises fuel prices; more OMCs expected to follow
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 →

Thursday 3 September

Tanker drivers suspend strike, demand road repairs within month
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 →

Wednesday 2 September

GOIL holds fuel prices steady despite market pressure
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 →

Tuesday 1 September

Star Oil holds petrol price, raises diesel amid crude price increases
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 →

Monday 31 August

Petrol, diesel prices rise from September 1, 2026
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 →