Also known as: NPA
National Petroleum Authority — energy regulator that manages petroleum price floors, consumer safety education, and generates state revenue.
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Joy Online
… The OMCs only need to justify their price adjustment to the National Petroleum Authority.” The comments come as several fuel retailers defend their recent price increases. …
Fuel prices could change daily as Bulk Oil Distributors abandon fixed pricing modelJoy Online
… His comments come after the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) announced new price floors for the first pricing window of August, setting petrol at GH¢14.53 per litre and diesel at GH¢16.97 per litre. …
Sammi Awuku questions government over fresh fuel price hikes, demands answers on levy promiseJoy Online
… Star Oil prices were the same as the price floor set by the National Petroleum Authority with respect to petrol. …
OMCs increase fuel prices; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢14.53 and diesel GH¢18.77Joy Online
… NPA Sets New Price Floor Ahead of the new pricing window, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced revised price floors for petroleum products. …
Fuel prices set for sharp rise from Aug. 1 as crude oil surge, cedi weakness biteJoy Online
… This is because the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has released the price floor for August 1 to 15, 2026, suggesting a likely increase in fuel prices. …
NPA price floor: Consumers to pay at least GH¢14.53 for petrol, diesel pegged at GH¢16.97Joy Online
… Oppong added that the Chamber’s earlier advocacy for the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to maintain a price floor was aimed at ensuring transparency and preventing unsustainable pricing practices. …
Fuel price hikes driven by international trends, not OMC margins — COMACJoy Online
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Economy and Development has praised the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for its effective regulation of Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, describing the Authority as a key contributor to the country’s economic growth and stability. …
Parliamentary Committee commends NPA for strengthening Ghana’s downstream petroleum sectorJoy Online
… Mould also paid glowing tribute to the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Edudzi Tamakloe, describing his presence at the event as living proof that young Africans are already shaping national development. …
Youth must help build Ghana today, not tomorrow – MiDA Acting CEOThe Chronicle
The Auditor-General’s latest Performance Audit Report on the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has exposed disturbing weaknesses in Ghana’s petroleum quality assurance regime. …
Editorial: NPA Must Account for Fuel Marking LapsesThe Chronicle
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has been cited by the Auditor-General for significant lapses in its petroleum product quality assurance system after an audit found that approximately 87 million litres of petrol were distributed without undergoing the mandatory petroleum ma …
NPA Exposes Consumers To Substandard Fuel -AGThe Accra High Court has rejected a request by lawyers for former NPA Chief Executive Officer Mustapha Abdul Hamid for a lengthy adjournment, citing health concerns and exhaustion. The court has directed the parties to return on Wednesday for continuation of the case management conference.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Accra High Court has rejected a request by lawyers for former NPA Chief Executive Officer Mustapha Abdul Hamid for a lengthy adjournment, citing health concerns and exhaustion. The court has directed the parties to return on Wednesday for continuation of the case management conference.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Accra High Court has rejected a plea by the lead counsel for Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, to adjourn his trial on grounds of ill health, exhaustion, and an upcoming bar conference. Abdul-Hamid and seven others are on trial over allegations of extorting monies from players in the petroleum sector, with the court ordering the case management conference to resume the following day.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Legal Green Association of the Ghana School of Law will hold its maiden Law Students' Conference on September 11, 2026, in Accra, bringing together law students from LLB, Pre-Bar and Professional Law School programmes to discuss legal practice, political leadership, the legislative process, legal ethics and youth participation in governance.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority used this year's Fetu Afahye celebration in Cape Coast to educate the public on petroleum safety, consumer rights, and complaint channels, with officials engaging chiefs, residents, and festivalgoers in Oguaaman.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority has intensified public education on using the 10-litre Measuring Can to help consumers verify fuel quantities at petroleum retail outlets, as part of a month-long sensitisation programme held at a Business Fair in Accra.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NDC lawyer Hamza Suhuyini defended Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's visits to state institutions, saying building working relationships with public bodies is an inherent responsibility of the office and should not be viewed as political involvement.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC lawyer Hamza Suhuyini accused the NPP of hypocrisy, saying the party previously praised the Chief Justice for speaking against illegal mining but now questions his neutrality after he made comments appearing critical of the government's record on state enterprises.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court has dismissed an application by former NPA Chief Executive Officer Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and seven others seeking to have corruption charges against them struck out, allowing the substantive trial to proceed. The Republic has brought 54 charges against the accused, including corruption, extortion, money laundering and conspiracy, alleging that between 2022 and December 2024 approximately GH¢291.57 million and US$332,407 were unlawfully obtained through a scheme involving NPA officials.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Mustapha Hamid has emerged as the leading candidate for the NPP's First Vice Chairman position in a Global InfoAnalytics poll, securing 18.3% of voter preferences, narrowly ahead of Henry Nana Boakye and Nana Akomea, each at 17.5%. The poll shows significant uncertainty, with 19.7% of respondents undecided, ahead of the NPP's national executive elections scheduled for October.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, the National Petroleum Authority won the table tennis event, which featured 22 teams, with Sapholda Ventures second and Alsale Services third.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Market leader GOIL kept petrol at GH¢15.43 per litre and diesel at GH¢17.26 per litre unchanged for the latest pricing window, defying industry projections of an increase. The decision's rationale is unclear, though it may be influenced by competition or government efforts to prevent transport fare increases.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies forecasts petrol will increase 4.80% to GHC 16.39 per litre and diesel will rise 2.10% to GHC 17.60 per litre from September 1–16, 2026, driven by rising crude oil prices on the international market and higher refined petroleum product costs. LPG is expected to fall 0.93% to GHC 13.73 per kilogramme.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority recorded a 75.89% increase in surplus to GH¢447.19 million in 2025, driven by a 43.09% rise in total revenue to GH¢819.50 million, according to the State Interests and Governance Authority's 2025 State Ownership Report.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Luckiest claimed first and second place in swimming at the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026, with McDan Group taking third and The Chosen Hospital & Fertility Centre fourth. The tournament featured 34 participating companies competing across sporting events.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
SIC beat Heritage Christian University 3–2 on penalties in a closely contested match, while NPA defeated Minerals Commission 2–0 with a clean sheet in the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Petroleum Authority has increased the price floor for petrol to GH¢14.53 per litre (up 4.38% from GH¢13.92) and diesel to GH¢15.60 per litre (up 2.69% from GH¢15.19), effective September 1–16, 2026; LPG was reduced to GH¢10.85 per kilogramme. Pump prices may not necessarily rise, as some oil marketing companies have indicated prices could remain unchanged.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament will bring together companies and participants for a full day of competition, fitness, entertainment and networking at the University of Ghana, featuring football and several other sporting disciplines.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, filed his nomination for the NPP's National Vice Chairmanship position on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, pledging to revive the party's ideological foundations and strengthen its research and intellectual development.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The official draw for the JoySports Invitational football tournament was held on Wednesday, August 29, 2026, at Joy Prime studios, revealing matchups for the opening round with 34 corporate teams competing for the trophy.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Dr Dramani Bukari, arrived at Accra International Airport on Wednesday evening, received by the Energy Minister, the NPA Chief Executive, and other officials. His burial service will be held in Damongo, Savannah Region, on 20 August at 8:00 a.m.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Petroleum Authority raised fuel price floors in August 2026 — petrol 9.4%, diesel 18.3%, LPG 8.5% — citing Brent crude pressure and cedi weakness. The price shock revealed disparities in how oil marketing companies absorb margin pressures, a structural issue tied to Ghana's fuel import bill being dollar-denominated.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Joseph Kpemka, lawyer for former NPA chief executive Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, told JoyNews that the Constitution guarantees expeditious trials for all cases, not selected ones, and criticized Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai's comments on PM Express as an erroneous interpretation that reinforces concerns about selective justice.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The trial of former NPA Chief Executive Officer Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and seven others has been adjourned to August 27, 2026, pending a Supreme Court determination on August 20 of an injunction application challenging whether the case should proceed during the legal vacation or be deferred until October. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has accused them of unlawfully obtaining money from bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies; the accused deny the allegations.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bulk Import, Distribution and Export Companies are lobbying the National Petroleum Authority to approve privately owned petroleum storage depots in regional capitals across Ghana. Critics worry the expansion could underutilize BOST Energies' public infrastructure and complicate national energy security coordination.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) and the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union ended a three-day strike over conditions at the BOST Kumasi depot. Under the agreement, BOST committed to immediate repairs including parking yard resurfacing, fixing a loading arm, and constructing a new car park, while both parties agreed to engage the National Petroleum Authority over meter accuracy concerns scheduled for September 2026.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tanker drivers in Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, and Western North Regions have begun a three-day strike, citing alleged inaccuracies in measuring metres at the BOST Kumasi Depot. The drivers say internal tests show the measuring machines are faulty or wrongly calibrated, causing consistent fuel shortages they must absorb financially.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies projects diesel prices will rise about 1.39 percent in August's second pricing window, while petrol and LPG are expected to fall by approximately 2.90 percent and 0.93 percent respectively, driven by international oil market developments and geopolitical tensions including US-Iran disputes.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Some Oil Marketing Companies have started reviewing fuel prices on August 17, 2026, with Star Oil reducing petrol from GH¢15.49 to GH¢14.97 per litre while keeping diesel unchanged at GH¢16.97. Other major OMCs like GOIL and Total Energies had not yet reviewed prices, though some may do so later in the day.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Petrol prices are expected to fall by up to 2.90% to about GH¢15.82 per litre from August 17, while diesel prices are projected to rise by 1.39% to GH¢17.73 per litre, though the Chief Executive of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers says most Oil Marketing Companies may keep prices unchanged at the pumps.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Petrol is expected to fall 2.90% to GH¢15.82 per litre, while diesel will rise 1.39% to GH¢17.73 per litre, and LPG will drop marginally by GH¢0.93 to GH¢16.21 per kilogramme. The mixed movement reflects average crude oil prices rising 2.02% to US$90.41/bbl, geopolitical risks around the Strait of Hormuz, and a recent cedi appreciation.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →