Dr Riverson Oppong

Also known as: Dr. Oppong · Dr. Riverson

Dr Riverson Oppong — CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, commenting on Ghana's fuel pricing and petroleum sector policy.

2026-04-292026-10-28

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May 2026
13 MayJoy Online
… This is according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr Riverson Oppong. …
Fuel prices set to rise from May 16 despite possible extension of gov’t intervention
April 2026
29 AprBusiness & Financial Times
… serve as a template for other oil marketing companies to follow, adding that “GOIL isn’t leading the industry only in volumes sold, but in real leadership initiatives such as we are witnessing today.” Other stakeholders, including the Chief Executive of COMAC, Dr Riverson Oppong …
GOIL launches HSSEQ Week 2026 with focus on psychosocial well-being
29 AprJoy Online
… serve as a template for other oil marketing companies to follow, adding that “GOIL isn’t leading the industry only in volumes sold, but in real leadership initiatives such as we are witnessing today.” Other stakeholders, including the Chief Executive of COMAC, Dr Riverson Oppong …
GOIL launches 2026 HSSEQ Week with Focus on Psychosocial Well-being

Business

Sahara Group urges journalists beyond fuel price reporting

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Sahara Group has called on journalists to move beyond reporting fuel prices and production figures to explain how energy sector decisions affect consumers, investment, and supply security. The call was made during a knowledge-sharing session for energy reporters at the Asharami Ghana LPG Storage Facility in Tema, where the company stressed the importance of connecting industry developments to their implications for households and businesses.

16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

Sahara Group urges journalists beyond fuel price reporting
Sahara Group has called on journalists to move beyond reporting fuel prices and production figures to explain how energy sector decisions affect consumers, investment, and supply security. The call was made during a knowledge-sharing session for energy reporters at the Asharami Ghana LPG Storage Facility in Tema, where the company stressed the importance of connecting industry developments to their implications for households and businesses.
16 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 →

Friday 7 August

Ghana's fuel market enters unusual volatility phase, COMAC says
The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies says Ghana's fuel market has entered an unusually volatile phase triggered by the US-Iran conflict, forcing oil marketing companies to change prices within pricing windows in ways rarely seen before. The government has introduced a ¢2-per-litre cushioning on diesel to ease the burden on consumers and businesses.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

GH¢2 diesel subsidy cushions consumers amid global oil volatility
The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies welcomed Ghana's GH¢2 per litre diesel subsidy as a timely intervention to shield consumers and operators from volatility in international crude oil prices, noting that the global petroleum market has caused sharp swings in fuel costs.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
OMCs implement GH¢2 diesel subsidy following Mahama directive
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies confirmed that member companies have begun implementing a GH¢2 per litre government subsidy on diesel, with prices adjusted from Monday evening. COMAC's CEO said the intervention would ease the burden on consumers and operators in the downstream petroleum sector.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

Fuel price hikes driven by global market costs, COMAC CEO says
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies says recent fuel price increases reflect rising international crude and refined product prices, not increased margins by OMCs. OMCs pass on costs from Bulk Distribution Companies to consumers and cannot continue absorbing rising costs without affecting their businesses.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

Fuel prices to fall from July 16, COMAC CEO says
Dr. Riverson Oppong, CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, says petroleum product prices will be reduced at pumps from July 16, 2026, based on international market developments and cedi stability over the past month.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Middle East tensions threaten Ghana fuel price stability
Renewed tensions between the United States and Iran are keeping Ghana's fuel market volatile and threatening price stability, according to COMAC CEO Dr Riverson Oppong. The uncertainty in the Middle East continues to expose Ghana's downstream petroleum sector to significant risks as fuel prices swing on the international market.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US-Iran tensions fuel price volatility, Ghana dealers struggle
Fresh tensions between the United States and Iran are shaking global oil markets and exposing Ghana's fuel industry to sharp price swings. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies CEO says falling prices pose particular challenges for fuel dealers managing their revenues amid geopolitical uncertainty.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

Fuel prices fall as OMCs cut petrol, diesel prices
Oil Marketing Companies including GOIL and Zen Petroleum have reduced petrol and diesel prices in line with Ghana's bi-weekly fuel price review, following the National Petroleum Authority's announcement of lower price floors for the June 16–30 pricing window.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

COMAC CEO optimistic Iran-US tensions easing could lower crude oil prices
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies says easing tensions between Iran and the United States could sustain recent declines in global crude oil prices and push them below $80 per barrel. Crude oil prices have dropped from about $110 to $97 per barrel this month, attributed to weaker Chinese imports, record-high US oil exports, and strategic petroleum reserve releases.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 30 May

Fisheries Ministry bolsters efforts against premix fuel subsidy abuse
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture is intensifying safeguards for Ghana's premix fuel subsidy system to ensure benefits reach genuine fisherfolk. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies met with the Minister to address concerns over diversion, hoarding, and misuse of subsidized fuel that was intended to support small-scale fishers and canoe operators.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

Fuel prices to rise from May 16 regardless of policy extension
Petrol and diesel prices are expected to increase from May 16, 2026, even if the government extends its current intervention programme. With extension, petrol could rise by 2.5–3% to around GH¢14.50 per litre and diesel by 1.8% to about GH¢16.50; without extension, petrol could reach GH¢15.80 and diesel GH¢18.05, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

GOIL launches HSSEQ Week 2026 on psychosocial well-being
GOIL PLC has launched its HSSEQ Week 2026, themed "Promoting a Positive Psychosocial Working Environment," bringing together staff, regulators, and industry stakeholders to highlight physical and mental well-being in the workplace. The initiative aims to deepen awareness, strengthen safety culture, and address emerging psychosocial risks.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
GOIL launches 2026 HSSEQ Week emphasizing psychosocial workplace well-being
GOIL PLC has launched its 2026 HSSEQ Week themed "Promoting a Positive Psychosocial Working Environment" to highlight the importance of physical and mental well-being in the workplace. The week-long celebration brings together staff, regulators, and industry stakeholders to deepen awareness, strengthen safety culture, and address emerging psychosocial risks.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →