National Petroleum Authority — Ghana's petroleum regulator engaged in fuel pricing oversight, downstream sector reforms, and consumer education, with CEO Godwin Kudzo Tameklo since January 2025.
… Additional information would be provided by the Communications Director of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Madam Naa Atswei, as one of the sponsors of the event. …
The downstream petroleum industry has become the latest frontier for the government’s ambitious productivity drive, with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) unveiling a massive operational expansion under the 24-hour economy programme. …
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has broken his silence on what he describes as persistent attacks against him following his decision to contest for the position of National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party. …
… Industry giants have moved to cut the prices of petrol and diesel in line with the price floor announced by the National Petroleum Authority last week. …
… The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, commended GOIL for instituting the initiative, describing it as a clear signal that the company places high priority on health and safety, to the benefit of both shareholders and the public. …
… The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, commended GOIL for instituting the initiative, describing it as a clear signal that the company places high priority on health and safety, to the benefit of both shareholders and the public. …
… The National Petroleum Authority has set price floors under its guidelines. Petrol has been pegged at GH¢13.25 per litre, excluding additional margins and charges. …
The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has cautioned oil marketing companies against prioritising profit at the expense of safety. …
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.
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Fuel prices projected to drop sharply (petrol down 9.31%) from June 16, providing immediate cost-of-living relief for Ghanaians.
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.
Hajia Adama Musah, mother of former National Petroleum Authority CEO and former Minister of State Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has passed away after a short illness. Funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Police Mosque in Cantonments, Accra.
The National Petroleum Authority has received a modern rest stop and park for tanker drivers at the BOST Kumasi Depot from ROCK AFRICA, intended to address concerns about drivers parking along roadsides when fatigued and improve road safety and working conditions in the petroleum haulage sector.
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture has directed Landing Beach Committees not to sell premix fuel above GH¢180 per yellow "Kufour gallon," warning that sanctions will be imposed on those who violate the directive. The minister stressed that the government's premix fuel subsidy was intended to support artisanal fishermen, not enrich middlemen or committee members.
Fisheries Minister Emelia Arthur has directed Landing Beach Committees not to sell premix fuel above GH¢180 per yellow "Kufour gallon" and warned of sanctions for non-compliance, emphasizing that the government subsidy programme is intended to support artisanal fishermen rather than enrich middlemen or committee members.
Wilmar Africa claimed the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season Two championship in their debut season by defeating Ghana Armed Forces Officers Sports Club 1-0, with Rolland Tetteh scoring the decisive goal in the second half.
The National Petroleum Authority commemorated World LPG Day 2026, reaffirming commitment to expanding LPG access and safety standards in Ghana. The NPA CEO emphasized the need for coordinated regulation and public education, while the government pledged to increase local LPG production and promote clean cooking in secondary schools.
The CEO of the National Ambulance Service visited the National Petroleum Authority to express appreciation for its support to emergency operations. The NPA reaffirmed its commitment to backing the service and noted its dedication to social responsibility and national development.
The National Petroleum Authority has distributed over 60,000 sanitary pads to female students in seven senior high schools across six regions to mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, as part of efforts to promote menstrual health and improve educational outcomes.
The National Petroleum Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College's 50th anniversary celebration. The NPA Chief Executive commended the Armed Forces for their partnership in combating illegal fuel-related activities and assured the institution of the Authority's continued support.
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.
The National Petroleum Authority and Ghana Civil Aviation Authority will face each other in a third-place playoff after losing their semi-final matches in the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2; Wilmar Africa defeated GCAA 2-0 and GAFOSC beat NPA 1-0 in the semi-finals.
Survivors and families of victims of the June 3, 2015 disaster in Ghana — which killed more than 150 people and injured over 200 in severe flooding and a fuel station explosion — renewed demands for justice and accountability on the 11th anniversary, citing ongoing physical, emotional and economic hardship while awaiting legal outcomes.
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.
The Ghanaian Times reports that tonight's World Cup Soccer Fiesta episode will discuss the 1986 FIFA World Cup and Diego Maradona's performances, hosted by Moses Foh-Amoaning with reports from the USA and coverage of Black Stars preparations.
Ghana's downstream petroleum sector is critical to the national economy, with disruptions risking inflation, transport instability, and economic uncertainty. The government should treat the proposed new mooring system project at Tema as a national priority to strengthen energy security, improve operational efficiency, and reduce petroleum logistics costs.
Wilmar Africa defeated the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority 2–0, and the Ghana Armed Forces Officers Sports Club beat the National Petroleum Authority 1–0 in the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 semi-finals to secure their places in the final.
Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, has been recognised with the Outstanding Public Leadership Excellence Award at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra for his contributions to driving reforms and strategic direction in Ghana's downstream petroleum sector since January 2025.
The Chronicle editorial expresses concern that state anti-galamsey pronouncements are not translating into meaningful action, as illegal mining continues openly in the Eastern Region, devastating cocoa farms and the Birim River despite official commitments to combat the practice.
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%.
The National Petroleum Authority has urged fuel consumers to demand receipts and verify purchases, including confirming fuel type and checking nozzle colour codes, to avoid disputes at filling stations and support complaint investigations. The advice was given during consumer education campaigns in the Volta and Ashanti Regions.
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies projects petrol prices will increase by 4.2% to 6.2% and LPG by up to 2.24%, while diesel is expected to decline by 1.65% to 2%. COMAC attributed the mixed movements to international market developments and ongoing government-industry interventions on fuel pricing.
Dr. Daniel McKorley, CEO of McDan Group of Companies, made his commentary debut at the Hitz FM Rep Your Jersey 2026 Champions League final viewing party at Aviation Social Centre, where he also provided free drinks for attendees.
Petrol prices are expected to rise between 4.20% and 6.20% to GH¢15.92 per litre, LPG to increase by 2.24% to GH¢17.30 per kilogramme, and diesel to decline between 1.65% and 2.00% to GH¢17.21 per litre from June 1, 2026, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. The mixed price movements are attributed to lower global prices and continued Government-Industry interventions, with the joint measure's intervention zeroed out for petrol and reduced to GH¢1.07 for diesel.
Parliament resumes sitting on 21 May, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Lawmakers are expected to deliberate on major bills and policy reforms across transport, energy, justice, security, and governance.
Ernest Domie, founder of OBZ Group Ghana Limited, has urged authorities to regulate fuel sales at illegal mining sites to curb galamsey activities, arguing that restricting fuel access could significantly reduce illegal mining. He has petitioned several state institutions on the matter and discussed the issue with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, who assured him the National Petroleum Authority CEO would address it.
Parliament reconvened on Thursday, May 21, with a legislative agenda covering transport (Maritime and Related Offences Bill, Road Traffic Regulations), energy (National Petroleum Authority review, private sector electricity distribution participation, Nuclear Power Corporation Bill 2026, Renewable Energy Authority establishment), security, justice, and governance reforms, according to the Majority Chief Whip.
The National Petroleum Authority and Western Naval Command destroyed eight jumbo canoes confiscated during an anti-fuel bunkering operation at Poase and New Takoradi Beach on March 31, 2026. The NPA CEO warned that authorities will intensify crackdowns on illegal fuel bunkering to protect consumers and prevent revenue losses to the state.
BOST Energies Limited says it has the infrastructure, logistics network and storage facilities to support the government's 24-Hour Economy policy with uninterrupted fuel supply across the country. The managing director said the company has invested heavily in storage, transmission and logistics infrastructure to ensure petroleum products remain available and accessible at all times.
The National Petroleum Authority has launched a six-month pilot of the 24-Hour Economy programme in the petroleum downstream sector across 268 fuel retail outlets, eight fuel depots and two refineries in four regions. The initiative aims to reduce fuel supply bottlenecks, shorten transit times, and create jobs by extending operational hours in a sector that underpins productive activities including agro-processing, manufacturing, logistics, transportation and export trade.