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Star Oil

Star Oil — oil marketing company operating fuel retail stations in Ghana, adjusting petrol and diesel prices in response to National Petroleum Authority directives.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    OMCs increase fuel prices; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢14.53 and diesel GH¢18.77 Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun increasing fuel prices at the pumps, in line with industry projections.

    OMCs increase fuel prices; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢14.53 and diesel GH¢18.77
  3. July 2026
  4. Joy Online

    The Managing Director of Star Oil in a Facebook post stated that the decision to review prices again before August 1 was due to the sharp rise in international prices.

    NPA price floor: Consumers to pay at least GH¢14.53 for petrol, diesel pegged at GH¢16.97
  5. Joy Online

    A major player in the industry, Star Oil has taken the lead selling a lite of petrol at GH¢13.67 from the previous price of GH¢12.79.

    OMC’s commence fuel price increase; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢13.67, GOIL GH¢13.88
  6. Joy Online

    A major player in the industry, Star Oil, has taken the lead, selling a litre of petrol at GH¢13.67, up from its previous price of GH¢12.79.

    OMCs commence fuel price increases; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢13.67, diesel at GH¢16.27
  7. Joy Online

    Another major player, Star Oil, has told JOYBUSINESS it will soon cut prices at the pumps.

    OMCs slash fuel prices as GOIL leads with petrol at GH¢12.79
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of Star Oil, Kwame Tieku, has advised motorists to postpone buying fuel unless it is absolutely necessary, warning that Monday’s devastating floods in parts of Accra could increase the risk of water contaminating underground fuel storage tanks at some

    Star Oil CEO cautions motorists against buying fuel after Accra floods
  10. Joy Online

    However, given the intense competition currently prevailing in the market, industry watchers believe some major players, including GOIL and Star Oil, could price their products very close to the new floors.

    Petrol prices set for sharpest drop in months amid falling global oil prices
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    The World Cup Soccer Fiesta series is powered by Hisense, NPA and Star oil and shows live on GTV Sports+ and GTV main today and Saturdays at 8:30pm, respectively.

    World Cup Soccer Fiesta to discuss infamous ‘hand of God’ goal in tonight’s show
  12. Joy Online

    Star Oil took the lead this morning by increasing the price of petrol to GH¢15.20 per litre from GH¢14.60 per litre on May 16, 2025.

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

    The Hitz FM Rep Your Jersey was supported by GCB Bank Plc., TCL, Ashesi University, DSTV, Twisco, Ayuda, Star Oil, Didi Shito, Soccabet, National Petroleum Authority, Heritage Christian University, and Franko Trading Enterprise.

    McDan graces Hitz Rep Ur Jersey at Aviation Social Centre, makes commentary debut in UCL final
Business

Star Oil increases petrol and diesel prices at pumps

The News

Oil Marketing Companies have begun increasing fuel prices in line with the bi-weekly petroleum price review. Star Oil raised petrol to GH¢14.53 from GH¢14.47 and diesel to GH¢18.77 from GH¢17.67 on August 1, 2026, citing sharp increases in world market prices and cedi depreciation.

4 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Star Oil increases petrol and diesel prices at pumps

    Oil Marketing Companies have begun increasing fuel prices in line with the bi-weekly petroleum price review. Star Oil raised petrol to GH¢14.53 from GH¢14.47 and diesel to GH¢18.77 from GH¢17.67 on August 1, 2026, citing sharp increases in world market prices and cedi depreciation.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. NPA sets price floor for petrol at GH¢14.53, diesel at GH¢16.97

    The National Petroleum Authority has released the price floor for August 1–15, 2026, with petrol increasing to GH¢14.53 per litre (up from GH¢13.28) and diesel rising to GH¢16.97 per litre (from GH¢14.35). LPG will sell at GH¢11.06, and the NPA has instructed petroleum marketers not to sell below these approved floors.

    30 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

  2. Oil Marketing Companies increase fuel prices across Ghana

    Some Oil Marketing Companies have begun raising petroleum product prices at the pumps, with Star Oil selling petrol at GH¢13.67 and diesel at GH¢16.27, and more OMCs expected to adjust prices in response to market developments driven by geopolitical tensions.

    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

Monday 29 June

  1. Star Oil CEO warns against fuel purchases after Accra floods

    The CEO of Star Oil has advised motorists to postpone buying fuel unless absolutely necessary, warning that Monday's floods in Accra could allow water to seep into underground fuel storage tanks at filling stations and contaminate petroleum products.

    29 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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. World Cup Soccer Fiesta to air 1986 tournament review tonight

    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.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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 31 May

  1. McDan makes commentary debut at Hitz FM Champions League event

    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.

    31 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

  3. World Cup Soccer Fiesta programme airs on GTV Sports Plus tonight

    MOFA Productions' World Cup Soccer Fiesta 2026, a countdown series to the 2026 World Cup, will air on GTV Sports Plus tonight at 8:30pm, featuring analysis of the 1974 World Cup won by West Germany, with guest Coach Christopher Nimley discussing African teams' chances.

    13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. World Cup Soccer Fiesta documentary series debuts today on GTV Sports+

    MOFA Productions' 'World Cup Soccer Fiesta', a 15-part sports documentary series featuring archival footage from World Cup tournaments from 1930 to 2026, airs today on GTV Sports+ with subsequent episodes on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:30pm. The show will cover legendary players and include fact segments, team updates, and a compilation of top 200 World Cup goals.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 26 April

  1. Wanderlust Ghana plans Accra-to-Toronto road expedition for 2026

    Following a previous overland journey from Accra to London, Wanderlust Ghana is planning another expedition by road from Accra to Toronto, Canada, to rally support for Ghana's Black Stars team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will run from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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