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Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC)

Also known as: COPEC

Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) — advocacy organization that comments on fuel prices, transport fares, and government economic policy in Ghana.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, says workers’ salaries may need to be reviewed alongside any increase in transport fares to cushion commuters from rising living costs. …

    Review salaries alongside transport fares to cushion commuters – COPEC
  3. August 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has welcomed the government’s decision to extend its GH¢2 per litre intervention on diesel, describing it as a demonstration that authorities are listening to the concerns of ordinary Ghanaians. …

    Government listening to ordinary Ghanaians with diesel relief – Duncan Amoah
  5. Joy Online

    Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has criticised the government’s approach to the implementation of the 24-hour economy, arguing that public funds should not be used primarily to construct markets under the initiative. …

    Duncan Amoah: Gov’t should create conditions for 24-hour economy, not build markets
  6. Joy Online

    The government should consider establishing a strategic petroleum reserve to shield consumers from sudden increases in fuel prices and possible disruptions to supplies, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has proposed. …

    COPEC calls for strategic fuel reserve to cushion Ghana against price shocks
  7. Joy Online

    The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has dismissed claims that investigations involving politicians and public officials amount to an attack on Ghana’s democracy. …

    Prosecuting politicians does not mean Ghana’s democracy is under attack – Duncan Amoah to NPP
  8. Joy Online

    The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has cautioned political actors against using veiled threats in Ghana’s political discourse, warning that such rhetoric could undermine democratic accountability. …

    Duncan Amoah cautions against political threats in Ghana’s democracy
  9. July 2026
  10. Joy Online

    … The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has meanwhile urged the government to consider reintroducing the fuel price intervention introduced during the peak of the Middle East crisis, arguing that the measure helped reduce the impact of rising petroleum prices on consumers and …

    Transport operators, gov’t meet today over proposed 30% fare increase
  11. Joy Online

    The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has renewed calls for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to account for decisions taken during his tenure, arguing that public confidence in governance depends on holding former public offici …

    Duncan Amoah renews call for Ofori-Atta to account for stewardship
  12. Daily Guide

    … According to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) the drop in crude oil prices by about 19.69% from $97.32 to $78.16 per barrel, combined with the cedi’s 3.14% appreciation from $1:GHS11.8035 to $1:GHS11.4333, will reflect in reduced pump prices for petrol, diesel, and LPG …

    Fuel Prices Set For Sharp Drop July 1
  13. June 2026
  14. Joy Online

    … The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) says the combined effect of falling crude prices and currency movements will translate into lower pump prices for petrol, diesel, and LPG in the first pricing window of July. …

    Fuel prices set for sharp drop from July 1 as petrol, diesel and LPG get cheaper

Tuesday 22 September

  1. COPEC calls for salary reviews to offset transport fare hikes

    Duncan Amoah, Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, has said that workers' salaries may need to be reviewed alongside transport fare increases to protect commuters from rising living costs, and suggested that organised labour engage government and employers on possible salary adjustments.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Government extends GH¢2 diesel subsidy, COPEC welcomes relief

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers' Executive Secretary Duncan Amoah has welcomed the government's decision to extend its GH¢2 per litre intervention on diesel beyond August 31, saying it demonstrates the government is listening to ordinary Ghanaians' concerns. Amoah noted that without the extension, diesel prices could have risen to almost GH¢20 per litre, but cautioned that the intervention should not become permanent and urged the government to pursue medium- and long-term solutions to fuel price challenges.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Duncan Amoah: create conditions for 24-hour economy, not build markets

    COPEC's Duncan Amoah has criticised the government's 24-hour economy strategy, arguing that public funds should focus on creating conditions for night-time business activity — such as security and street lighting — rather than constructing markets, which risks waste if cultural barriers to night-time work persist.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 9 August

  1. COPEC proposes strategic petroleum reserve for price stability

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has called on government to establish a strategic petroleum reserve to shield consumers from sudden fuel price increases and supply disruptions. The reserve would allow the state to purchase and store petroleum when international prices are favourable and release them when prices rise, with part of locally refined products channelled into the stock.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Prosecuting politicians does not undermine Ghana's democracy

    Duncan Amoah, Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, has rejected claims that investigations into politicians and public officials amount to attacks on Ghana's democracy, stating that accountability is a key part of a functioning democratic system. His remarks follow the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration on August 6, 2026.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Duncan Amoah warns against political threats in Ghana's discourse

    The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has cautioned political actors against using veiled threats in political discourse, warning that such rhetoric could discourage legitimate investigations and create a culture of impunity. He disagreed that Ghana's democracy is currently under attack, but expressed concern about growing subtle threats in political conversations.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Transport operators meet government on proposed 30% fare increase

    Transport operators are set to meet the Ministry of Transport to discuss a proposed 30 per cent increase in transport fares, citing rising fuel prices and increasing vehicle spare parts costs. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has urged the government to reintroduce fuel price intervention measures to help ease the financial burden on transport operators and commuters.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Duncan Amoah calls for Ofori-Atta accountability regardless of politics

    COPEC's executive secretary Duncan Amoah has renewed calls for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to account for decisions during his tenure, arguing that public confidence in governance requires holding former officials accountable regardless of political affiliation. Amoah suggested unresolved issues from Ofori-Atta's time could pose a political challenge for the NPP ahead of the 2028 election, as Ofori-Atta faces corruption-related charges while remaining in the United States.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Fuel prices to drop sharply as crude oil declines, cedi strengthens

    Motorists can expect lower fuel prices from July 1, 2026 following a 19.69% drop in global crude oil prices to $78.16 per barrel and a 3.14% appreciation of the cedi. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers projects petrol to average GH¢13.36 per litre (down from GH¢14.24), diesel to drop to GH¢14.10 per litre (from GH¢16.26), and LPG to fall to GH¢10.05 per kilogram.

    1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Fuel prices to fall from July 1 as oil declines, cedi strengthens

    Petrol, diesel, and LPG prices are expected to drop significantly from July 1 due to a decline in global crude oil prices (down 19.69% to $78.16 per barrel) and a marginal appreciation of the cedi against the US dollar, according to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Sentuo Refinery receives one million barrels of Jubilee crude

    Private oil refinery firm Sentuo Oil Refinery has taken delivery of approximately one million barrels of Jubilee crude from Ghana's offshore fields for local processing. Industry analysts and the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers view the move as a significant step toward increasing domestic refining capacity and reducing reliance on imported petroleum products, with potential implications for fuel pricing through lower freight and insurance costs.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 31 May

  1. COPEC backs 20 percent transport fare increase from June 2

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers' Executive Secretary has justified a 20 per cent increase in public transport fares announced by unions to take effect from 2 June 2026, saying the adjustment is warranted given rising fuel costs and operational expenses faced by transport operators.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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