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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… Speaking to JOYBUSINESS, the Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, described the initiative as timely given current developments in the Middle East. …
Sentuo Refinery takes delivery of 1 million barrels of jubilee crude for local processingJoy Online
The Executive Secretary of Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has justified the 20 per cent increase in public transport fares announced by transport unions, arguing that the adjustment is warranted in light of the mounting costs faced by operators. …
COPEC backs 20% increase in transport faresDuncan 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →