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Duncan Amoah

Duncan Amoah — Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, advocating for fuel price solutions and worker protections.

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  1. August 2026

  2. 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

  3. Joy Online

    … In an interview on Joy FM’s Midday News, COPEC Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah, said the reported extension of the government’s GH¢2 per litre intervention on diesel is a welcome development, particularly for consumers who would otherwise have faced a sharp increase in pump pri …

    Government must go beyond short-term fuel relief – COPEC

  4. Joy Online

    … The projections were contained in a statement issued on August 30, 2026, and signed by COPEC Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah. …

    Petrol, diesel and LPG prices expected to rise marginally in September – COPEC

  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

    … Speaking on Channel One TV on Saturday, August 8, the Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, said the reserve could be deployed during periods of severe price increases or when international supply disruptions prevent fuel cargoes from reaching Ghana. …

    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. 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

  10. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, August 3, COPEC Executive Secretary Duncan Amoah said the government’s decision was not only intended to ease the burden on consumers but also to protect its broader economic objectives. …

    Fuel price relief measures may not be sustainable in the long term – COPEC

  11. Joy Online

    … Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse, the COPEC Executive Director, Duncan Amoah, said while government’s decision to reduce diesel prices by GH¢2 per litre is a welcome relief for consumers, such measures are not a sustainable solution to fuel price volatility. …

    Gov’t should build strategic fuel reserves instead of ad hoc pump price cuts – COPEC
Society

Chamber of Petroleum Consumers calls for realistic teacher salaries

The News

Duncan Amoah, Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, has called on the government to pay teachers realistic salaries and provide adequate funding for teaching materials, arguing that investment in education must translate into improved outcomes for students and the wider economy. He urged sustained dialogue between government and teacher unions to prevent recurring industrial action and ensure stability in the education sector.

10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Chamber of Petroleum Consumers calls for realistic teacher salaries

    Duncan Amoah, Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, has called on the government to pay teachers realistic salaries and provide adequate funding for teaching materials, arguing that investment in education must translate into improved outcomes for students and the wider economy. He urged sustained dialogue between government and teacher unions to prevent recurring industrial action and ensure stability in the education sector.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. GH¢1 D-Levy suspension offers relief to fuel consumers

    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 →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. COPEC urges transport operators adopt scientific fare-setting formula

    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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. COPEC supports transport fare rise despite commuter impact

    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 →

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 →

Monday 14 September

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

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. 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 →

  2. 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

  2. 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 →

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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