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The Chamber paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner General (CG) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr. Anthony K. Sarpong, on March 14, 2025, at the GRA Head Office. The meeting was an opportunity to congratulate him on his new role and reaffirm the Chamber’s commitment to collaborating with the GRA to address key […]

The inaugural Downstream Women’s Summit 2025, organised by the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) and National Petroleum Authority (NPA), was held on Friday, 14th March 2025, at the National Petroleum Authority in Accra. The summit was an inspiring and transformative event dedicated to empowering women in the downstream petroleum sector. The summit brought together

The Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) welcomes Yaw Koduah Sarpong as its new Board Chairman, succeeding Ivy Apea Owusu, whose tenure has been marked by outstanding leadership and industry advancements. Yaw, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas sector, brings a wealth of expertise in Accounting,

The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) is pleased to introduce its newly elected Board, comprising distinguished leaders dedicated to advancing Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector. The new Board will provide strategic direction, foster industry growth, and champion policies that ensure efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. Meet the CBOD Board Members: Emmanuel Akakpo – Cirrus Oil Services

Over the past four years, fuel prices in Ghana have undergone a dramatic surge, affecting households, businesses, and the overall economy. Pump prices for petrol and diesel have risen sharply, with petrol increasing by approximately 150% and diesel by nearly 200% from 2020 to 2024. In 2020, petrol and diesel pump prices averaged below GHS5/Ltr.

The 2023 Petroleum Industry Report outlines significant progress and persistent challenges in Ghana’s oil and gas sector. As the global energy landscape shifts, Ghana’s petroleum industry has embraced both opportunities and hurdles, seeking to solidify its position in the region. Over the past year, Ghana has made strides in production optimisation and revenue generation. Efforts

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In a compelling presentation at the OTL Africa Energy Downstream Week 2024, Dr. Patrick Kwaku Ofori, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), outlined key insights on Africa’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, emphasizing the opportunities and challenges ahead for the continent. Dr. Ofori highlighted Africa’s projected population growth and industrial expansion as

The Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), as part of its four-year initiative to engage political parties on energy sector matters relative to their manifesto promises, hosted this year’s Energy Policy Townhall at the UPSA Auditorium. The event served as a platform for representatives of the country’s two major political parties—the New Patriotic Party

Crude Oil and Refined Products Market Review and Outlook   The increasing global investment in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain continues to threaten the demand for crude oil. According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) global EV Outlook report, almost one in three cars on the roads in China and almost one in five in both the