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