Also known as: NPA
Regulator of Ghana's downstream petroleum sector that sets fuel price floors, tracks subsidy claims, and pursues petroleum product diversion cases.
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Ghana’s monthly LPG import arrangements are cushioning consumers against sharp price increases, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has explained. …
‘The price at which product was imported is locked in’ – NPA explains LPG pricingJoy Online
Diesel supply is under pressure as disruptions to Russian production force countries to seek emergency supplies, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has said. …
‘There’s a lot of attention on diesel at the moment’ – NPA explains supply pressures, impact on pricesJoy Online
LPG prices in Ghana are falling despite rising international prices, as a monthly import arrangement cushions consumers against the increase, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has said. …
Ghana escapes sharp LPG price rise as earlier deal pays off – NPAJoy Online
… NPA’s price floor The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has also set new minimum price floors for the pricing window beginning November 1. …
Petrol price to drop by 3.51%, while diesel will go up by 1.50% from Nov. 1 – COMACJoy Online
Petrol prices could fall at the pump from November 1, 2026, while diesel prices may rise marginally after the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) adjusts its price floors. …
Petrol prices tipped to fall from Nov. 1 as diesel floor risesJoy Online
… He said the turnaround maintenance ran from August 1 to October 30, 2025, adding that after the maintenance works were completed, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) inspected the plant, confirmed compliance with mandatory safety and operational requirements, and cleared TOR t …
Refining Ghanaian crude in Ghana keeps value onshore – TOR MDJoy Online
… Mr Kombat said the refinery’s relationship with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) and other petroleum service providers had helped facilitate the movement of petroleum products through Ghana. …
TOR revival boosts Burkina Faso fuel supply through Ghana to 40% – KombatJoy Online
… He said the refinery’s recovery had been supported by collaboration with institutions including the National Petroleum Authority, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, GOIL and the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company. …
TOR records 216% increase in product storage volumes between 2024 and 2026Joy Online
… Crude processing resumed on December 19, 2025, after the National Petroleum Authority inspected the plant and cleared it to restart operations. …
TOR says refinery revival helped shield Ghana from Iran conflict fuel shocksJoy Online
… Crude processing resumed on December 19, 2025, after the National Petroleum Authority inspected the plant and cleared it for operations. …
TOR targets 55,000 barrels per stream day as F-61 crude heater work continuesGhana's National Petroleum Authority says the monthly LPG import tender programme fixes import prices for one month, allowing local prices to fall or rise independently of international market fluctuations, depending on the price secured for each cargo.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Petroleum Authority says the monthly LPG import tender programme fixes import prices for one month, allowing local prices to fall or rise independently of international market fluctuations, depending on the price secured for each cargo.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Attacks on Russian refineries have knocked out about 30% of the country's diesel supply, forcing Russia to restrict exports to meet domestic needs and prompting other countries to release strategic reserves. The NPA's director said the global supply crunch had tightened diesel availability, with Western restrictions on Russian diesel redirecting supplies that had previously benefited Ghana and other African countries.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's LPG prices are falling despite rising international prices because the country secures its monthly LPG cargo through a tender programme that locks in the import price for that month, shielding consumers from immediate global price shifts. The National Petroleum Authority says Ghana imported its current cargo at a lower price before global prices rose, explaining the domestic price drop.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Petrol prices are expected to drop by 3.35% per litre from November 1, while diesel prices will rise by 1.50%, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. The mixed outlook reflects movements in international petroleum prices, cedi appreciation, and government-industry support that moderates diesel increases.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Petroleum Authority has reduced the petrol price floor to GH¢15.39 per litre from GH¢16.09, while raising the diesel floor to GH¢17.41 from GH¢17.09, for the November 1–15 pricing window. The adjustments could lead to lower petrol and LPG prices at the pump, though final retail prices will depend on premiums and margins set by individual oil marketing companies.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Oil Refinery's MD has emphasised the strategic importance of refining Ghanaian crude domestically to retain value in the national economy and fulfil the President's value-addition vision. Since December 2025, TOR has resumed crude processing and received multiple cargoes of crude oil, including indigenous sources like Jubilee and Sankofa crude.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Oil Refinery's recovery has boosted Burkina Faso's petroleum product movements through Ghana from 15 per cent in 2024 to 40 per cent, according to TOR's Managing Director, reflecting improved collaboration among petroleum sector institutions and strengthening Ghana's regional fuel supply role.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Oil Refinery recorded a 216.19% increase in product storage volumes between 2024 and 2026, rising from 426,954 metric tonnes in 2024 to 1,350,000 metric tonnes in 2026, as management works to restore commercial operations and strengthen the refinery's role in Ghana's petroleum supply chain.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery says the restoration of refining operations has strengthened Ghana's resilience against international disruptions to petroleum supplies, including those from the Iran conflict, and underscores the importance of maintaining domestic processing capacity.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Oil Refinery aims to increase crude-processing capacity from 28,000 to between 45,000–55,000 barrels per stream day, with engineers completing work on the F-61 crude heater as part of operational recovery efforts.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Oil Refinery has received more than five million barrels of crude oil following zero receipts in 2024, according to its Managing Director. The renewed supply reflects growing confidence among suppliers and business partners following the refinery's recovery programme and restart of operations in December 2025.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court dismissed an application by former National Petroleum Authority CEO Mustapha Hamid to travel abroad while standing trial for allegations of extortion in the petroleum sector alongside seven others. The Court found that Hamid, whose movement is restricted on bail, had not demonstrated compelling reasons to justify temporarily lifting the restriction.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare commended the National Petroleum Authority CEO Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe for his performance before the Committee and his understanding of audit findings, while urging state-owned enterprises to take a proactive approach to addressing operational challenges and audit recommendations.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority is calling for a complete overhaul of the Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691), saying the 20-year-old legislation no longer adequately addresses evolving challenges in Ghana's downstream petroleum sector. The Authority's CEO told Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that the current regulatory framework needs revision to reflect market changes and strengthen oversight.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority is exploring a partnership with the University of Mines and Technology to strengthen innovation, technical training and professional development in Ghana's downstream petroleum industry, including internship and secondment opportunities for students.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Health says the government is developing a roadmap to address challenges in maternal healthcare and establish uniform standards of care across all regions. A pilot technology-driven bed management system has commenced to address bed shortages in emergency departments, with all hospitals establishing bed management teams.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority says technology deployed since 2020 has reduced human interference in verifying and paying claims under the UPPF to Oil Marketing Companies, allowing the NPA to validate whether petroleum products reached declared destinations.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Accounts Committee has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to intensify recovery of outstanding taxes owed by public institutions including Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Water Company, and the Electricity Company of Ghana. The committee's chairperson stressed the need for greater transparency in tax collection.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Star Oil reduced petrol from GH¢16.64 to GH¢16.45 per litre effective October 16, 2026, as some oil marketing companies begin adjusting prices for the second pricing window. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies attributed the movements to crude oil prices, exchange-rate pressures, and government interventions, though LPG prices are projected to rise by over 18%.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has designated the Achimota Court to handle cases involving the diversion of petroleum products, according to National Petroleum Authority CEO Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe. Offenders convicted under relevant regulations face fines of 2,500 to 5,000 penalty units, imprisonment of two to five years, or both.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO told Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that the Chief Justice has designated the Achimota Court to handle cases involving diversion of petroleum products, following audit findings that prompted the NPA to seek a specialised court to deal with petroleum service providers.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
National Petroleum Authority CEO Edudzi Tamakloe told Parliament that collecting fuel from accident tankers is stealing and punishable by law, with penalties of 2,500 to 5,000 penalty units or two to five years imprisonment. The NPA launched a "Stay Back, Stay Safe" campaign to discourage the practice and warn of safety risks.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority ran a public education campaign at the 2026 Asogli Te Zã Festival in Ho, focusing on petroleum safety, consumer protection, and fuel measurement verification. The NPA demonstrated the use of the 10-litre measuring can to help consumers verify fuel delivery at filling stations and encouraged reporting of suspected malpractices.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Petrol and diesel prices are expected to fall marginally from Friday, October 16, 2026, with petrol declining to GH¢17.67 per litre and diesel to GH¢19.30 per litre, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. LPG, however, is projected to rise by 18.5% to GH¢20.60 per kilogram, driven by international market developments and currency depreciation.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor commended NPA CEO Godwin Edudzi Tameklo for helping maintain stability in the petroleum downstream sector amid global energy market disruptions, noting that Ghana has managed relative stability despite global conflicts affecting energy prices.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Asharami Ghana has commissioned a 6,000-metric-tonne liquefied petroleum gas storage facility at the Tema Oil Jetty, adding approximately 10 per cent to Ghana's LPG storage capacity. The terminal is intended to improve LPG availability and supply reliability as Ghana aims to achieve at least 50 per cent LPG access by 2030.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Office of the Special Prosecutor is pursuing criminal charges against former NPA Chief Executive Mustapha Hamid and others over alleged extortion, abuse of office and money laundering involving sums totalling approximately GH¢291 million and more than US$300,000. The prosecution will rely on bank and mobile money records and hundreds of documents to establish the movement of funds.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, accepted defeat after polling 2,956 votes in the NPP's vice chairmanship election held in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, finishing 31 votes behind Nana Akomea. Abdul-Hamid said the party's interest supersedes his personal ambition and pledged support for the elected executives.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →