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Chamber of Petroleum Consumers

Chamber of Petroleum Consumers — advocacy organization that projects fuel price movements and calls for strategic reserves and subsidies to address Ghana's petroleum price volatility.

2026-06-302026-09-21

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    However, the Chief Executive of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has told JOYBUSINESS that he expects most Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to keep their prices unchanged at the pumps.

    Petrol prices to drop today with diesel up in mixed pump price review
  3. Joy Online

    The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, says government’s decision to cushion diesel prices is a welcome move, but insists it falls short of addressing Ghana’s long-term fuel price challenges.

    Gov’t’s ¢2 diesel relief is positive, but not sustainable – COPEC wants long-term fuel strategy
  4. Joy Online

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has cautioned that while government intervention to reduce fuel prices may provide short-term relief, such measures are unlikely to be fiscally sustainable if relied upon repeatedly.

    Fuel price relief measures may not be sustainable in the long term – COPEC
  5. Joy Online

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has urged government to prioritise the establishment of a strategic fuel reserve system rather than relying on periodic interventions to cushion consumers against rising petroleum prices.

    Gov’t should build strategic fuel reserves instead of ad hoc pump price cuts – COPEC
  6. Joy Online

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has welcomed President John Dramani Mahama’s directive for government to absorb GH¢2 on every litre of diesel, describing the intervention as a positive move but cautioning against relying on short-term measures to manage fuel price incr

    COPEC welcomes GH¢2 diesel subsidy but urges gov’t to pursue long-term fuel strategy
  7. Joy Online

    However, when Brent crude fell from US$78 to US$71.90 in the previous pricing window, pump prices still increased because the NPA’s price floor prevented prices from falling.” He noted that the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) had also questioned whether the price floor mec

    Sammi Awuku questions government over fresh fuel price hikes, demands answers on levy promise
  8. July 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The expected review comes at a time when the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) had projected that fuel prices could go up by some significant margin from the beginning of next month August 1, 2026.

    NPA price floor: Consumers to pay at least GH¢14.53 for petrol, diesel pegged at GH¢16.97
  10. Joy Online

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has warned that fuel prices in Ghana could increase further this week as international crude oil and refined petroleum product prices continue to climb.

    Fuel prices could go up again this week — COPEC
  11. Joy Online

    The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has called on government to establish a strategic fuel stock programme to protect consumers from recurring increases in fuel prices driven by international market volatility.

    Strategic fuel stock programme key to cushioning consumers from pump price hikes – COPEC
  12. Joy Online

    The expected review comes at a time when the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers had projected that fuel prices would rather decline despite rising crude oil prices on the international market.

    NPA increases price floor from July 16; Petrol up to GH¢ 13.28 and diesel pegged at GH¢ 14.35
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COPEC warns fuel prices will continue rising despite interventions

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The Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has warned that fuel prices will continue to rise as global demand and other cost pressures persist, including seasonal demand during winter, higher premiums, and logistics costs. He called for greater reliance on local refining to reduce costs associated with importing refined petroleum products.

16 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 16 September

  1. COPEC warns fuel prices will continue rising despite interventions

    The Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has warned that fuel prices will continue to rise as global demand and other cost pressures persist, including seasonal demand during winter, higher premiums, and logistics costs. He called for greater reliance on local refining to reduce costs associated with importing refined petroleum products.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Petrol prices expected to rise up to 9.63% from September 16

    Petrol prices are projected to increase by between 7.75% and 9.63% from September 16, 2026, according to COPEC, with diesel rising 4.26% to 6.97% and LPG climbing 0.85% to 3.22%. The increases are attributed to rising global crude oil and refined petroleum prices, though government-industry intervention is expected to partly moderate the impact on diesel.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 14 September

  1. NPA raises fuel price floor from September 16

    Ghana's National Petroleum Authority has increased the petrol price floor to GH¢16 per litre and diesel to GH¢16.77 per litre effective September 16, up from GH¢14.53 and GH¢15.60 respectively. Industry analysts expect oil marketing companies to pass on these increases to consumers at the pump.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. COPEC advocates strategic fuel reserve over repeated tax cuts

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has urged government to establish a strategic petroleum reserve as a more sustainable alternative to repeatedly cutting taxes when fuel prices rise, arguing that building a structured system to reserve products during low-price periods would provide a more reliable buffer for the economy and consumers than relying on tax interventions.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Petrol and diesel prices projected to rise from September 16

    COPEC projects petrol to rise to GH¢16.26 per litre (up 4.24 percent from GH¢15.60) and diesel to GH¢19.07 per litre (up 10.23 percent from GH¢17.30) from September 16, 2026, citing increases in international crude oil prices from $89.30 to $103.07 per barrel.

    14 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 13 September

  1. COPEC urges government to extend fuel price subsidies

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers is calling for a GH¢1 per litre relief on petrol and continuation of a GH¢2 per litre diesel subsidy as fuel prices are projected to rise to GH¢16.26 for petrol and GH¢19.07 for diesel from September 16, attributed to increases in global crude oil and refined petroleum product prices.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Petrol, diesel prices rise sharply from Wednesday, COPEC says

    Petrol is projected to sell at GH¢16.26 per litre and diesel at GH¢19.07 per litre from Wednesday, September 16, representing increases of 4.24% and 10.23% respectively, driven by a rise in international crude oil and refined petroleum product prices, according to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Rising fuel costs will push up transport fares, COPEC warns

    The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers says continued increases in fuel prices will put pressure on public transport fares as operators struggle with rising diesel and petrol costs. He cautioned that while fare adjustments may become necessary, they must be coordinated to protect commuters from excessive and inconsistent charges.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 31 August

  1. COPEC urges government beyond temporary fuel price relief

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has called on government to move beyond short-term interventions like the reported extension of a GH¢2 per litre subsidy on diesel, and instead implement medium- to long-term solutions to Ghana's persistent fuel price pressures.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 30 August

  1. COPEC projects marginal September fuel price increases

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers projects petrol, diesel, and LPG prices will record marginal increases from September 1, 2026, with petrol expected to rise 5% to GH¢16.21 per litre despite global crude oil price declines and cedi appreciation, due to a significant 10% increase in international petrol FOB prices.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Petrol prices fall, diesel rises in mixed pump price review

    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

Thursday 6 August

  1. COPEC praises ¢2 diesel relief but calls for long-term strategy

    The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers welcomes government's ¢2-per-litre diesel intervention as relief but says it is not sustainable. He argues Ghana needs a permanent mechanism and strategic fuel reserve programme to address long-term fuel price challenges rather than relying on periodic interventions.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Fuel price relief unsustainable long-term, COPEC warns

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers cautions that while the government's temporary GH¢2.00-per-litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel provides short-term relief, such interventions are unlikely to be fiscally sustainable if repeated. The measure, approved by President Mahama effective August 4, is intended to cushion consumers and businesses against rising fuel prices and protect broader economic objectives.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. COPEC calls for strategic fuel reserves over ad hoc price cuts

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has urged government to establish a strategic fuel reserve system instead of relying on periodic pump price interventions. COPEC argues that such a programme would allow Ghana to purchase and store petroleum products when international prices are favourable, providing a more sustainable response to price volatility without sacrificing tax revenue.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. COPEC welcomes GH¢2 diesel subsidy, urges long-term fuel strategy

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has welcomed President Mahama's directive for government to absorb GH¢2 on every litre of diesel as a necessary intervention following sharp price rises, but cautioned that relying on short-term measures risks leaving the underlying fuel price problem unresolved.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 2 August

  1. NPP MP questions government on fuel price hikes and levy promise

    Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has criticised the government over the latest fuel price increases, questioning why the Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy has not cushioned consumers against price shocks and arguing that the current pricing mechanism lacks effectiveness.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. NPA sets price floor for petrol at GH¢14.53, diesel at GH¢16.97

    The National Petroleum Authority has released the price floor for August 1–15, 2026, with petrol increasing to GH¢14.53 per litre (up from GH¢13.28) and diesel rising to GH¢16.97 per litre (from GH¢14.35). LPG will sell at GH¢11.06, and the NPA has instructed petroleum marketers not to sell below these approved floors.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Ghana fuel prices could rise further this week

    COPEC warns that fuel prices in Ghana could increase again this week as international crude oil and refined petroleum prices continue to climb, with petrol selling at GH₵14.5 per litre and diesel nearing GH₵18.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Strategic fuel stock would buffer Ghana from global price swings

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has called on government to establish a strategic fuel stock programme to protect consumers from fuel price hikes driven by international market volatility, arguing Ghana's reliance on imported refined petroleum leaves it vulnerable as a price taker in global markets.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. NPA raises fuel price floor effective July 16, 2026

    Ghana's National Petroleum Authority has increased the price floor for petroleum products effective July 16, 2026: petrol rises from GH¢ 12.79 to GH¢ 13.28 per litre, and diesel from GH¢ 13.54 to GH¢ 14.35 per litre. Oil marketing companies are prohibited from selling below these approved floors.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Fuel prices set to decline as crude drops and cedi strengthens

    Global crude prices have fallen 19.69% to $78.16/barrel and the cedi has appreciated 3.14% against the US dollar, prompting COPEC to project significant declines in petrol, diesel, and LPG prices from July 1, 2026.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

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