Also known as: Mr Bawa · Edward Bawa
Edward Bawa — Group Chief Executive Officer of GOIL PLC, navigating fuel price competition with Star Oil amid crude oil price surges.
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… GOIL to assess market before increasing prices The Group Chief Executive of GOIL, Edward Bawa, recently told Joy Business that the company would not rush to increase pump prices when the second pricing window opened on September 16. …
Fuel prices rise as Star Oil raises petrol to GH¢16.77, diesel to GH¢17.77Joy Online
… Group CEO and Managing Director Edward Bawa says higher global crude prices do not automatically mean motorists will face higher prices in Ghana. …
GOIL could hold fuel prices despite $100 crude oil shock – Edward BawaJoy Online
… Chief Executive Officer of GOIL, Edward Bawa, says other factors, including the cedi-dollar exchange rate, spare parts and insurance costs, must also be considered before fares are increased. …
Fuel prices may rise, but GOIL says 30% transport fare hike doesn’t add upJoy Online
… Chief Executive Officer Edward Bawa says the company will announce its position by September 16 as it weighs different scenarios and strategies to protect customers from the impact of rising global oil prices. …
GOIL sets Sept. 16 deadline for decision on fuel pricesJoy Online
The smooth transition of Edward Bawa into the leadership of GOIL has been driven by more than just staff support. …
GOIL’s biggest strength lies in its people, structures and strong internal systems – BawaJoy Online
Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GOIL PLC, Edward Bawa, says his transition into the leadership of the oil marketing company has been smoother than he initially expected. …
Edward Bawa says GOIL leadership transition has been smoother than expectedJoy Online
… GOIL Chief Executive Officer Edward Bawa says the competition between the two oil marketing companies remains strictly business, despite the aggressive fight for market share and customers. …
GOIL, Star Oil price war rages on, but chiefs keep friendship aliveJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of GOIL, Edward Bawa, has praised his counterpart at rival fuel marketing company Star Oil, Philip Kwame Tieku, describing their relationship as healthy despite the fierce competition between the two companies. …
GOIL CEO praises Star Oil counterpart despite fierce market rivalryJoy Online
GOIL is ready for a tough fight to retain its position in Ghana’s fuel market as competition from Star Oil intensifies, Chief Executive Officer Edward Bawa has said. …
GOIL won’t give up ground as Star Oil battles for market share, says Edward BawaJoy Online
… SHC outlines housing delivery plans The Managing Director of SHC, John Sherif Bawa, assured stakeholders that the project had moved beyond the planning stage and was backed by financing arrangements and implementation timelines. …
“People expect results” – Mamponghene urges gov’t to deliver Green City projectStar Oil has increased petrol to GH¢16.77 per litre (a 6% rise from GH¢15.17) and diesel to GH¢17.77 per litre (a 4.71% rise from GH¢16.97), citing higher international petroleum prices and cedi depreciation. Other oil marketing companies are expected to adjust prices this week, though some are monitoring competition first.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Star Oil has increased petrol to GH¢16.77 per litre (a 6% rise from GH¢15.17) and diesel to GH¢17.77 per litre (a 4.71% rise from GH¢16.97), citing higher international petroleum prices and cedi depreciation. Other oil marketing companies are expected to adjust prices this week, though some are monitoring competition first.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL Group CEO Edward Bawa says the company is studying various scenarios and may be able to prevent fuel price increases at the pumps despite crude oil hitting $100 per barrel, though the company must also cover its costs and will announce its decision by 16 September.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL's CEO says rising fuel prices alone cannot justify the Ghana Private Road Transport Union's proposed 30% increase in transport fares, arguing that other factors including the cedi-dollar exchange rate, spare parts, and insurance costs must also be considered. GOIL said it is assessing the situation and will seek ways to cushion consumers.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL says it is studying the impact of crude oil prices hitting $100 a barrel and will announce its position on fuel prices by September 16. CEO Edward Bawa stated that higher crude prices do not automatically translate into higher prices at GOIL pumps, and the company will seek to balance covering its costs while limiting the impact on consumers.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL Group CEO Edward Bawa, in his first year of leading the oil marketing company with no prior experience in the sector, attributes his smooth transition to the company's strong human capital, established structures, and internal policies. He cited the onboarding process from department heads and staff support as key factors in making the transition feel seamless despite his unfamiliarity with the industry.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Edward Bawa, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GOIL PLC, says his transition into leading the oil marketing company has been smoother than anticipated, crediting the supportive environment, staff commitment, and onboarding process at the company. Bawa, who had not previously led an oil marketing company, joined GOIL over a year ago with mixed feelings but found the management and staff support made the transition easier than expected.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL and Star Oil are engaged in an intense price war for market share, but their chief executives maintain a businesslike relationship conducted largely through social media. GOIL CEO Edward Bawa says the competition is strictly business and has never become personal, despite the aggressive fight for customers.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL's Edward Bawa has praised his counterpart at rival fuel company Star Oil, Philip Kwame Tieku, describing their relationship as strictly businesslike despite the two companies competing aggressively on pump prices for market share. Bawa said there is no personal animosity between the executives, though they have never met physically and maintain contact through social media.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL Chief Executive Edward Bawa says the company will not surrender market share to rival Star Oil as the two fuel retailers engage in aggressive price competition for customers in Ghana's downstream petroleum market. Mr Bawa described the competition as healthy and said both companies are pursuing strategies they believe will win customers.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mamponghene, representing the Asantehene, has called on the government and State Housing Company Limited to complete the Dedesua Green City Affordable Housing Project in Kumasi, warning that Ghanaians expect results rather than unfulfilled promises. The Asantehene released over 200 acres of land to the government 16 years ago for the project, which had stalled under successive administrations.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →