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Order a long-term news report on Strait of Hormuz
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Joy Online
… Kpler data showed at least 18 attacks on shipping over the past two weeks, while LSEG analysts warned that Iran was targeting tankers well beyond the Strait of Hormuz, reaching into the Gulf of Oman and jeopardising Gulf crude loadings and ship-to-ship transfers supporting region …
Oil rises as US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensionsThe Ghanaian Times
… Attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reportedly prompted several empty supertankers to halt their journeys or turn away from the Persian Gulf, heightening fears of further disruptions to crude oil shipments. …
Petrol, diesel prices to drop marginally, LPG to rise — COMACJoy Online
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday as investors weighed risks to supply from attacks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz against US efforts to cut petroleum shipping costs by easing sanctions on vessels. …
Oil prices retreat as investors weigh supply outlook, Middle East tensionsJoy Online
… In particular, he noted that disruptions around strategic international shipping chokepoints, including the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz, were contributing to the rerouting of global shipping traffic towards southern Africa’s Cape sea route. …
KAIPTC Commandant calls for continent-wide strategy to tackle Africa’s maritime security threatsJoy Online
… Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz to keep oil prices high and influence US midterm elections, two senior Iranian officials told Reuters. …
Oil prices climb as traders weigh Saudi supply risk, Russian diesel flowJoy Online
… Concerns over the vulnerability of Gulf energy infrastructure and shipping lanes remained in focus after Iran-aligned Houthis struck Riyadh’s international airport over the weekend, while tanker attacks were reported near the Strait of Hormuz. …
Oil falls as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risksJoy Online
… However, the seizure of the strait contributed to a surge in global oil prices because Saudi Arabia had been relying on the Red Sea for oil exports after the US and Israel’s war with Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf. …
Saudi minister vows ‘serious response’ to Houthi attacks on airportsJoy Online
… A tanker was struck by a drone in the vicinity of Sohar anchorage, Oman, while another was damaged by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported over the weekend. …
Oil falls on hopes Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire will boost suppliesJoy Online
The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to the lowest in more than two months after attacks on tankers in the key waterway reached their highest last week since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, shipping data showed. …
Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data showsJoy Online
… issue,” Vance said. “I think if they want to show a commitment to not building a nuclear weapon, they would do something meaningful on their enrichment capacity.” Iran and the US have exchanged proposals in recent weeks aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz …
Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end warBrent crude futures rose 1.2% to $110.11 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate gained 1% to $98.12 on Thursday, as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets prompted the United States to order diplomats and family members to leave its missions in the Kingdom.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures rose 1.2% to $110.11 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate gained 1% to $98.12 on Thursday, as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets prompted the United States to order diplomats and family members to leave its missions in the Kingdom.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
COMAC projects petrol prices will decline by 1.20–1.67 per cent and diesel by 2.60–3.32 per cent from October 16, 2026, while LPG prices are expected to rise by 16.98–18.50 per cent. The adjustments reflect international petroleum movements and cedi-dollar exchange rate changes.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Brent crude and WTI futures fell more than 1% on Thursday as investors weighed risks to supply from attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz against US efforts to ease sanctions on vessels transporting oil. Attacks in the waterway have surged over the past 10 days, with Iran saying it is stepping up strikes in response to the US blockade of its ports and tougher sanctions introduced last month.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre called for a continent-wide strategy to address Africa's maritime security threats, including geopolitical tensions, organised crime, and shifting global shipping routes. Speaking at the inaugural African Maritime Security Forum in Accra, he noted that while Gulf of Guinea piracy has declined through regional cooperation, underlying causes of maritime insecurity persist.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as traders weighed supply risk from Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia against prospects of increased Russian diesel exports. Brent crude futures rose 0.8% to $106.58 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained 0.9% to $94.94 a barrel.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell $1.30 to $105.35 a barrel and US WTI dropped $1.25 to $92.49 a barrel, as traders balanced prospects of additional Russian diesel supplies against supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure and shipping lanes.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia's energy minister said the kingdom will mount a "serious" response to deadly Houthi attacks on airports and oil facilities. The Iran-backed Yemeni group has claimed the attacks are retaliation for Saudi military operations in western Yemen.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices declined after US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy facilities, and announced Russia will supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to US and global markets, with additional shipments planned in November and thereafter. Brent crude fell 1.47% to $103.18 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 1.68% to $90.31 a barrel.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest in over two months after tanker attacks spiked, with only seven commodity vessels passing through on Tuesday. Crude crossing the strait declined 27% from the previous week to 10.1 million barrels a day, though increased exports from the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea helped maintain overall Middle East crude exports at pre-war levels.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US Vice President JD Vance said Iran must make a "meaningful" reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end their seven-month war. Vance, who brokered a provisional peace agreement in June that collapsed, said any agreement would require Iran to reduce enrichment rather than offer future assurances.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell 0.65% to $101.59 a barrel and US WTI dropped 1.03% to $90.12 as the Group of Seven agreed Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from emergency reserves, while Middle East crude exports rose above pre-war levels in four of the final seven days of September.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Britain is in talks with EU partners to release additional strategic fuel reserves, including diesel, if needed, following President Trump's threatened ban on US diesel exports. Diesel prices in the UK hit record highs this week, hovering just under 200p per litre.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prices of petroleum products are expected to see marginal increases at the pump starting October 1, 2026, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). Petrol could increase by up to 3.31% to GH¢17.91 per litre, diesel by 3.32% to 5.60% to GH¢19.60 per litre, and LPG by about 2.25% to GH¢17.06 per kilogram, driven by rising crude oil prices and cedi depreciation.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Ghana's National Food Buffer Stock Company has called for urgent investment in the country's food storage infrastructure, warning that current storage capacity falls below 50,000 metric tonnes and is inadequate to ensure food security during global supply disruptions. He noted that Ghana consumes over six million metric tonnes of maize and rice annually and should maintain reserves sufficient to feed the population for at least 90 days, as international food imports typically take eight to twelve weeks.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Disruption to global oil supplies following the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz contributed to higher fuel prices in Ghana during the first half of 2026, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. Average ex-pump prices rose 19.9% for petrol, 29.4% for diesel, and 22.9% for LPG above January opening levels, though national petroleum-product consumption rose 12.24% to 4.06 billion litres.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Disruption to global oil supplies following the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz contributed to higher fuel prices in Ghana during the first half of 2026, with average ex-pump prices rising 19.9% for petrol, 29.4% for diesel, and 22.9% for LPG, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. Despite these increases, national petroleum-product consumption rose 12.24% in the period.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana consumed 4.06 billion litres of petroleum products in the first half of 2026, a 12.24% increase, with petrol and diesel accounting for over 80% of national consumption despite higher fuel prices, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana consumed 4.06 billion litres of petroleum products in the first half of 2026, a 12.24% increase driven by higher demand for petrol, diesel, and LPG, despite prices rising 19.9–29.4%. Domestic production surged 350.7% and petroleum stocks rose 91%, according to a Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies report.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana increased domestic petroleum-product production by 350.7% to 878.33 million litres in the first half of 2026 while reducing imports by 12.67%, though a global oil shock and Middle East conflict drove up fuel prices and national consumption continued rising to 4.06 billion litres. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies warns that refined-product imports remain Ghana's main supply source, leaving the country exposed to global disruptions.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana increased domestic petroleum-product production by 350.7% to 878.33 million litres and reduced imports by 12.67% in the first half of 2026, though imports remain the country's main supply source. The gains came as a global oil shock, driven by Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, pushed fuel prices up and national consumption rose 12.24%.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude rose 1.27% to $105.64 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate gained 0.76% to $93.11 after President Trump rejected Iran's UN-announced peace proposal, while Middle East tensions remain elevated amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
British police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences near RAF Fairford airbase in England after a tip-off about suspicious vehicles. US President Donald Trump said the suspects were looking to do "big damage," and an Iranian-linked motive is considered the most likely, though Russian sabotage and Islamist plots are also being investigated.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's foreign minister said only negotiation can end the conflict with the US after Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, through which about a fifth of the world's gas and oil supply flows, has been effectively closed since February.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country will await an official US response after President Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within seven days. Araghchi noted that Trump has made contradictory statements, while Trump claimed the US already has "total control" of the strait and rejected the deal as unacceptable.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian President Lula da Silva commended Ghana's President Mahama for leading a UN General Assembly resolution, adopted in March with 123 votes in favor, that declared the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans and racialised chattel slavery the "gravest crime against humanity." The resolution was spearheaded by Mahama alongside the African Union and CARICOM, and faced 3 votes against and 52 abstentions.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices declined on Thursday after Iran said it remains open to diplomacy to end the US-Iran war, though the two countries are far apart on terms. Brent crude fell 0.9% to $102.13 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate eased 0.7% to $91.56.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that Iran will not "bend the knee" to US pressure and threats, but expressed readiness for diplomacy. He said any deal must include an end to the US blockade of Iranian ships and ports, and that Iranian resistance will only increase in the face of sanctions and pressure.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Top American and Iranian officials held high-level discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York, their first formal contact since June, mediated by Qatari diplomats. The talks occurred on the same day President Trump issued an ultimatum at the General Assembly, defending military intervention against Iran and framing the choice as either a deal allowing Iran to rebuild or military annihilation.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos is pausing production at three plants in Hull, citing UK gas prices as twelve times higher than in the US and eight times higher than coal-based processes in China. The move will affect up to 1,000 staff, though workers are expected to be retained while Ineos explores buying liquefied natural gas from the US or awaits lower gas prices.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority has called on the government to maintain local crude supply to the Tema Oil Refinery amid refurbishment work, and to prioritize workforce commitment to ensure the facility's success.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →