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GOIL

Also known as: GOIL brand · GOIL filling station

GOIL — oil marketing company that sets petrol and diesel prices in response to National Petroleum Authority price floors and faced governance and operational challenges requiring leadership reforms.

2026-04-252026-07-30

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  1. June 2026
  2. AMA pledges action to prevent June 3 disaster recurrence

    1. Joy Online

      Mr Hosi recalled that in 2018, 69 victims instituted a class action suit against GOIL, the National Petroleum Authority, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the station manager, seeking accountability, compensation and justice.

      June 3 Disaster was preventable – OneGhana Movement
    2. Joy Online

      A decade after the fire and flood disaster at the GOIL filling station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra claimed more than 150 lives and left over 200 people injured, many victims are still living with physical, emotional, and economic scars as they await justice.

      AMA sympathises with June 3 disaster victims, says steps taken to prevent recurrence
  3. Joy Online

    In a statement marking the 11th anniversary of the disaster, the group said more than a decade after the fire and floods at the GOIL filling station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra claimed over 150 lives and injured more than 200 people, many victims continue to live with phys

    June 3 Disaster Victims still waiting for justice 11 years on – OneGhana Movement
  4. Joy Online

    It is also not clear for now how the other major players in the industry, including Goil, Shell, Total and Zen Petroleum will react to this development.

    Some OMCs begin increase in fuel prices; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢15.20
  5. May 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Oil marketing firm, GOIL, has announced a dividend of GH¢0.06 (6.0 pesewas) per share for the 2025 financial year.

    GOIL announces GH¢0.06 dividend per share for investors
  7. Joy Online

    A Story of Leadership, Discipline, Renewal and Restoration GOIL was still respected.

    One by One, GOIL counts its blessings
  8. Business & Financial Times

    By Corporate Affairs Department, GOIL GOIL was still respected. Its name still carried history.

    One by one, GOIL counts its blessings : A story of leadership, discipline, renewal and restoration
  9. Joy Online

    The sharp rise came even as other energy counters like GOIL drifted lower. Fan Milk PLC also bucked the trend, climbing GH¢1.26 to close at GH¢13.93, up from GH¢12.67.

    GSE suffers sharp weekly decline this week as market cap sheds GH¢12.5bn
  10. Joy Online

    Our checks on the market this morning showed that both Star Oil and Goil are selling petrol at GH¢ 13.25 per litre.

    OMCs begin fuel price cuts as Star Oil and Goil sell petrol at GH¢13.25
  11. April 2026
  12. Business & Financial Times

    However, a senior research analyst at Tesah Capital, Joshua Adagbe, noted ZEN Petroleum’s listing will provide more choices for investors; thus breaking the longstanding duopoly of Goil and Total as the only downstream sector stocks on the market.

    ZEN Petroleum extends strong debut with near 10% gain

Monday 27 July

  1. H4DS 2026 to offer free healthcare and youth entrepreneurship training

    Health for The Streets 2026, organized by the Public Health Alliance International Ghana, will deliver free healthcare services, NHIS and Ghana Card registration, and entrepreneurship training to street-connected and underserved youth on August 6, 2026 at the Efua Sutherland Children's Park in Accra.

    27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 20 July

  1. NDC faces executive election uncertainty as government officials miss deadline

    Nine of the NDC's 24 national executives hold full-time government positions and were required to resign by June to seek re-election in December 2026 elections, but none have publicly confirmed resignation, raising questions over party compliance with its governance rules.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Oil marketing companies begin fuel price increases across Ghana

    Star Oil and GOIL have increased petrol prices to GH¢13.67 and GH¢13.88 per litre respectively, with diesel also rising significantly. The increases align with industry projections and price floors set by the National Petroleum Authority.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. OMCs cut fuel prices; GOIL reduces petrol to GH¢12.79

    Oil Marketing Companies have begun reducing fuel prices following industry projections and NPA price floor announcements. GOIL has cut petrol from GH¢13.87 to GH¢12.79 per litre and diesel from GH¢15.95 to GH¢15.35 per litre, with other major players expected to follow.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. June 2015 Kwame Nkrumah Circle flooding and explosion kills hundreds

    On June 3, 2015, heavy rainfall flooded parts of Accra, forcing hundreds to seek shelter at a GOIL filling station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle interchange, where an explosion killed hundreds in one of Ghana's deadliest urban tragedies. The article reflects on underlying causes—clogged drains, poor planning, uncontrolled development, weak building regulation enforcement, and waste disposal—that experts and authorities had warned about but were not addressed.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Accra's 66-year flooding crisis persists despite known causes

    Accra continues to experience severe flooding in the same areas—including Weija, Kasoa, Dansoman, and Lakeside—a pattern documented since at least 1960. Credible studies identify five persistent causes: the city's low-lying geography, settlements built on floodplains and drainage channels, drains clogged with plastic and sachet-water bags, outdated drainage infrastructure, and unenforced zoning and wetland-protection laws.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. 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

  1. Fuel prices to fall sharply from June 16 amid global oil declines

    Petrol, diesel, and LPG prices are projected to drop significantly during the second pricing window of June, with petrol expected to fall by up to 9.31% to around GH¢14.72 per litre. The decline is attributed to falling global oil prices, though cedi depreciation has limited the extent of the cuts.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Stock Exchange gains 52.84% year-to-date in May

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's market capitalisation rose to GH¢262.95billion in May with a year-to-date gain of 52.84 percent, driven by declining inflation, lower interest rates, and increasing investor participation in equities.

    15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 5 June

  1. Heavy rains trigger floods and fires across Accra

    On June 3, 2026, heavy rains overwhelmed drainage systems in Accra and parts of Greater Accra Region, causing widespread flooding that submerged homes, cut off roads, and displaced families. Simultaneously, a fire outbreak occurred in a separate location, with firefighters battling both flood and flame conditions reminiscent of the June 3, 2015 Goil Filling Station disaster.

    5 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 4 June

  1. June 3 fire disaster was preventable with better oversight

    The OneGhana Movement says the June 2015 fire and flood disaster at Kwame Nkrumah Circle could have been prevented had authorities properly enforced safety and planning regulations. Eleven years on, survivors and bereaved families continue to seek justice and bear physical, emotional, and economic scars.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. AMA pledges action to prevent June 3 disaster recurrence

    A decade after the June 3 fire and flood disaster at a GOIL filling station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle claimed more than 150 lives and injured over 200 people, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly has expressed sympathy with victims and said it is working on drainage maintenance, waste management, and infrastructure improvements to prevent such a disaster from happening again.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. June 3 disaster victims await justice 11 years later

    The OneGhana Movement has renewed calls for justice for victims of the June 3, 2015 GOIL filling station fire and floods in Accra that killed over 150 people and injured more than 200. A class action lawsuit filed by 69 victims in 2018 against GOIL, the National Petroleum Authority, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, and the station manager continues, with trial testimony suggesting stronger oversight might have prevented the disaster.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Some OMCs increase fuel prices; Star Oil petrol at GH¢15.20

    Some Oil Marketing Companies have begun increasing petroleum product prices from June 1, 2026, in line with the bi-weekly price review under the deregulation policy. Star Oil raised petrol to GH¢15.20 per litre, matching the National Petroleum Authority's price floor, while the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies projects petrol could rise 4.20–6.20%.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. GOIL announces GH¢0.06 dividend per share for 2025

    Oil marketing firm GOIL has announced a dividend of GH¢0.06 per share for the 2025 financial year, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The ex-dividend date is set for Friday, 5 June 2026, with payment scheduled for Monday, 10 August.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. GOIL addresses governance gaps, operational decline under new leadership

    GOIL, once Ghana's market-leading fuel company, faced declining market share, product shortages due to supplier debt, annual financing costs of approximately GH¢130 million, deteriorating stations, and low staff morale. The company lacked an Audit Charter and Procurement Manual, creating governance gaps that risked inefficiency, weak controls, and corruption.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GOIL addresses operational strain through leadership and governance reforms

    GOIL, once the market leader in fuel retail, faced declining competitiveness due to supplier indebtedness, high financing costs of approximately GH¢130 million annually, deteriorating station conditions, and weak governance including absent audit and procurement frameworks. The company has undertaken leadership, discipline, and operational renewal efforts to restore institutional credibility and operational capacity.

    13 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Saturday 9 May

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange plunges as market caps shed GH¢12.5 billion

    The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a steep decline in the trading week ended Friday, May 8, 2026, shedding GH¢12.5 billion in market capitalisation as the GSE Composite Index tumbled 546 points or 3.6 per cent to close at 14,567.57. Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana), which accounts for roughly a third of total market capitalisation, led the losses.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. OMCs cut fuel prices aligned with authority price floors

    Oil marketing companies including Star Oil and Goil have reduced petrol and diesel prices in line with price floors announced by the National Petroleum Authority, with petrol set at GH¢13.25 per litre and diesel at a floor of GH¢14.30 per litre.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. ZEN Petroleum shares gain nearly 10% in second trading day

    ZEN Petroleum Holdings' shares climbed nearly 10 percent on their second day of trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange on Thursday, April 23, 2026, following a heavily oversubscribed IPO that raised GH¢640 million. The listing, the first by an indigenous private downstream sector company, boosted the GSE Composite Index up 1.18 percent, though analysts warned that institutional investor dominance may stifle price discovery.

    27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Zoomlion investigates sanitation failures in Asante Akyem South

    Zoomlion Ghana Limited dispatched a high-powered team to Asante Akyem South Municipality to investigate sanitation concerns, including refuse spillages at communal container sites and deteriorated waste containers, after the Municipal Chief Executive raised allegations before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 25 April

  1. Zoomlion investigates waste concerns after PAC hearing in Asante Akyem South

    Zoomlion Ghana Limited investigated sanitation concerns raised by the MCE of Asante Akyem South Municipality at a Parliament Public Accounts Committee hearing on April 21, 2026, including reports of refuse spillages and deteriorated waste containers. The company dispatched a team to the municipality on April 22 to assess the situation and address the allegations.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online

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