Organization that forecasts fuel price changes and advises on petroleum consumer policy in Ghana.
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The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is calling on the government to extend its fuel subsidy intervention into the second pricing window of September to cushion consumers against expected increases at the pumps. …
COPEC calls for GH¢1 petrol, continuation of GH¢2 diesel subsidy amid price surgeJoy Online
Petrol prices are expected to rise to an average of GH¢16.26 per litre, while diesel could sell at GH¢19.07 per litre from Wednesday, September 16, according to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC). …
Petrol to sell at GH¢16.26, diesel GH¢19.07 from Wednesday – COPECJoy Online
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, says continued increases in fuel prices will inevitably put pressure on public transport fares. …
Rising fuel prices will inevitably push up transport fares – COPECJoy Online
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has urged the government to look beyond temporary interventions to cushion consumers against rising fuel prices. …
Government must go beyond short-term fuel relief – COPECJoy Online
Petroleum prices are expected to record marginal increases at fuel stations from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has projected. …
Petrol, diesel and LPG prices expected to rise marginally in September – COPECJoy 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 reviewJoy 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 strategyJoy 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 – COPECJoy 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 – COPECJoy 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 strategyThe Chamber of Petroleum Consumers forecasts petrol prices to fall by 1.71% to GHS16.72 per litre and diesel prices to rise by 4.07% to GHS19.15 per litre in the November 1 pricing window, citing a 0.6% cedi appreciation offset by FOB price movements.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers forecasts petrol prices to fall by 1.71% to GHS16.72 per litre and diesel prices to rise by 4.07% to GHS19.15 per litre in the November 1 pricing window, citing a 0.6% cedi appreciation offset by FOB price movements.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers says the government's suspension of the GH¢1 D-Levy on fuel will ease rising fuel prices on consumers, though the levy suspension applies only to diesel while petrol consumers pay the full levy despite a projected 2.12% price increase.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government will suspend the GH¢1-per-litre Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy on diesel for October and November, while maintaining the GH¢2-per-litre total relief for diesel consumers by combining a GH¢1 margin reduction with the suspended levy. The move is intended to cushion consumers as diesel prices face projected increases of 22.91% from international market pressure.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has urged public transport operators to calculate fares using measurable factors such as distance travelled and fuel consumed, rather than through conventional negotiation. He argues this scientific approach would ensure greater transparency and provide a fairer basis for reviewing fares when operational costs change.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers' executive director says some increase in transport fares may be justified given operators' rising fuel and maintenance costs, though he expects negotiations between the GPRTU and government to result in a lower adjustment than the union's initial 30% proposal. He acknowledged that any fare increase would ultimately affect commuters, whose incomes have remained largely unchanged.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →