Ishmael Ackah has highlighted a series of energy-sector reforms and regulatory interventions undertaken during his five years of public service, pointing to changes in electricity tariffs, power-purchase agreements, sector financing, cybersecurity and battery energy storage as key areas in which Ghana’s energy architecture has evolved. In a reflection on his last month at the Ministry...
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COMAC Projects Up to 9.63% Increase in Fuel Prices From September 16
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) is projecting increases in ex-pump prices for petrol, diesel and LPG from September 16, 2026. According to COMAC, petrol prices are projected to rise by between 7.75% and 9.63%, while diesel prices could increase by 4.26% to 6.97%. LPG prices are also expected to rise by between 0.85%...
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GRIDCo Strengthens Ghana’s Grid For Northern Solar Growth
The completion of a 4-kilometre, 161kV transmission line connecting the Yendi Solar project to Ghana’s Tamale–Yendi transmission network marks an important step in the country’s effort to expand renewable generation without allowing grid infrastructure to become a constraint on that growth. Delivered entirely by the Ghana Grid Company Limited’s (GRIDCo) technical teams, the project involved...
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NPA increases price floor from September 16; petrol to sell at GH¢16, diesel at GH¢16.77
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has increased the price floor for the second “Pricing Window” from September 16.Market data picked up showed that the price floor for petrol has been increased from GH¢ 14.53 to GH¢ 16.00 per litre. Diesel has also been increased from GH¢ 15.60 to GH¢ 16.77 per litre. LPG, on the...
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ECG Carries Ghana’s Energy Fiscal Burden, IMF Finds
Ghana’s electricity sector remains one of the biggest pressure points on the country’s public finances, with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at the centre of a structural problem involving revenue collection, tariff under-recovery, expensive power contracts and large investment requirements, according to a new International Monetary Fund technical assistance report on state-owned enterprises. The...
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Petrol to sell at GH¢16.26, diesel GH¢19.07 from Wednesday – COPEC
Petrol prices are expected to rise to an average of GH¢16.26 per litre, while diesel could sell at GH¢19.07 per litre from Wednesday, September 16, according to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC).COPEC projects a 4.24% increase in petrol prices from the current average of GH¢15.60 per litre. Diesel is expected to record a steeper...
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GOIL Records Strong Showing at PETFUN Games 2026
GOIL delivered a standout performance at the 2026 PETFUN Games held at the Burma Camp Sports Complex, showcasing sporting excellence, teamwork, discipline and the Company’s signature “Good Energy” spirit. The petroleum company secured five gold medals across a number of competitive disciplines, emerging victorious in Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Volleyball, Swimming, Lime and Spoon, and the...
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Liberians Demand Better Electricity Services, Stronger Petroleum Strategy
By Reporter: Chuckey Radamel Thomas. MONROVIA, Liberia — September 12, 2026 Some Liberians are calling for improved electricity services and stronger government action to develop the country’s petroleum sector, citing challenges ranging from access to electricity meters to limited investment in the broader energy industry. The concerns emerged during the first street interview organized by...
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LERC Opens JEP License-Renewal Hearing as Nimba Electricity Stakeholders Have Their Say
GANTA, Nimba County — The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has opened a public hearing in Ganta on the renewal of Jungle Energy Power’s (JEP) electricity distribution licence, bringing together regulators, the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), local authorities, businesses, civil society organisations and consumers to assess the company’s performance and provide public input. The hearing...
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Government Turns To Bulk Oil Sector As Downstream Reforms Deepen
The government has stepped up engagement with Ghana’s bulk petroleum industry as it seeks to strengthen efficiency, resilience and investment across the downstream energy sector. Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, met the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) and its members as part of ongoing stakeholder consultations on reforms within...