Strait of Hormuz disruption could trigger swift increases in fuel prices in Ghana, an energy law expert has warned, as global markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. While authorities insist that domestic fuel stocks remain adequate, analysts say the real risk lies in rising international crude and refined product prices.Energy law specialist...
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NPA raises fuel price floor for March 1 window; petrol now GH¢10.46, diesel GH¢11.42
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced new minimum price levels for petroleum products for the first pricing window of March 2026, effective March 1–15. Under the revised price floor, petrol will increase from GHC 10.24 in the February 16 window to GHC 10.46 per litre, while diesel rises from GHC 11.34 to GHC 11.42....
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SONA: COPEC scores gov’t 70% on energy, raises power cost concerns
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has acknowledged the significant improvements in Ghana’s energy sector, scoring the government between 65 and 70% for its performance as outlined in the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA). Speaking on Channel One TV’s Big Issue programme on Saturday, February 28, Mr...
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Energy Minister Tours Ghana Standards Authority Energy Meter Testing Laboratory
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Jinapor, has undertaken a working visit to the Ghana Standards Authority Energy Meter Testing Laboratory as part of efforts to strengthen quality assurance in the country’s power sector. He was accompanied by the Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission of Ghana, Ms. Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie, and...
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Armah-Kofi Buah Throws Weight Behind Petroleum Hub Project
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has strongly endorsed the Petroleum Hub Project, declaring renewed confidence in its potential to transform the Jomoro Municipality and create sustainable jobs for Ghana’s youth. Speaking during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), led by Chief Executive Officer...
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Energy Commission of Ghana Tightens Oversight of Electrical Cables to Protect Consumers
“When standards work, systems work. And when systems work, lives are protected.” That was the message from Acting Executive Secretary Ms. Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie as the Energy Commission strengthened regulatory oversight of the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, and use of electrical wiring cables and accessories under the Electrical Wiring Cables and Accessories Regulations, 2023 (L.I....
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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Jinapor, has commissioned a new meter manufacturing facility established by MBH Power Ghana Ltd. in Tema, reaffirming government’s commitment to localising the production of electricity meters.
The state-of-the-art facility has an annual production capacity of 750,000 smart meters and is expected to significantly reduce Ghana’s reliance on imported meters. The initiative aligns with government’s strategic objective to ensure that all electricity meters used in the country are sourced locally. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Dr. Jinapor underscored the critical role metering...
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Government Reaffirms 1,200MW State-Owned Power Plant to Cut Energy Costs
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to construct a 1,200MW state-owned power plant as part of Ghana’s renewed Gas-to-Power transformation policy aimed at stabilizing the energy sector and conserving foreign exchange.Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson made the announcement in the Parliament of Ghana, stressing that the large-scale power project remains central to government’s strategy to reposition...
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PHDC to Hold Strategic Engagement With Leading CSO’s on March 4
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) is set to hold a strategic engagement with key Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country on March 4, 2026. This engagement forms part of the Corporation’s broader stakeholder engagement strategy and aims to strengthen relationships with CSOs, who are regarded as vital stakeholders in the development of the...
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Energy Ministry orders probe into rapid depletion of ECG prepaid credit
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to investigate widespread complaints from consumers about prepaid electricity credit running out unusually. In a post on X, the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Richmond Rockson, said the Ministry has taken note of the concerns being raised by customers across the country.According to...