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The Aflao Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service in the Ketu South of the Volta Region has intercepted 141 gallons of fuel in an operation at unapproved routes on the “Pilla 7 and 7B” border enclave. According to Aflao Sector Commander, Chief Superintendent Frederick Baah Doudu, the patrol team acted upon intelligence concerning the […]

The timely response from the Ghana National Fire Service saved a burning petrol tanker from exploding at Gomoa Buduatta. The petrol tanker, with the registration number (GT 4863-11) was travelling towards Accra when it caught fire from the engine compartment at Gomoa Buduatta in the Central Region. Divisional Officer III (DOIII), Abdul Wasiu Hudu, Central

Consumers of petroleum products should be prepared to pay more for fuel at the pumps beginning today [June 1, 2020]. This follows an increment in the BOST margin by the National Petroleum Authority, NPA from 3 pesewas to 6 pesewas. The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in a statement said the BOST Margin which used to

Ghanaians will from 1st June 2020 pay more for fuel at the various filling stations as government has increased a tax component on petroleum products. The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in a statement said the BOST Margin which used to be three pesewas per litre has been increased by an additional three pesewas. The regulator

Consumers of petroleum products are likely to pay more for the fuel at the various pumps in the first pricing window in June, the Institute of Energy Security, IES has predicted. The Institute of Energy Security explained to Citi Business News that, per its analysis, it expects the prices of fuel on the domestic market

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) want reduction in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as supplied to the market from Atuabo by Ghana Gas Company. Questioning why gas from Atuabo was high, the Executive Secretary of COPEC, Mr Ducan Amoah, said in a release copied to GraphicBusinessOnline that “It is an undeniable fact, that,

The Ghana National Gas Company Limited (GNGC), has described as misleading and mischievous claims by the Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Mr. Duncan Amoah, that LPG supplied by Ghana Gas Company at its Atuabo Gas Processing Plant is more expensive compared to imported LPG. According to GNGC, it is mindful of

This follows a statement by Mr Duncan Amoah, Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), that the recent products were contaminated and could cause fire. However, in an official statement, signed by Mr Ernest Kofi Owusu-Bempah Bonsu, Head, Corporate Communications of Ghana Gas Company, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, on Friday,

Some eight persons suspected to be engaged in illegal bunkering have been arrested by the Ghana Maritime Authority in collaboration with the Western Naval command and marine police. The arrest was made during a routine patrol on the sea to check activities of such person on the seas of Takoradi. The eight suspects are currently

Crude oil prices fell on Monday, as global oil demand remains weak causing a rising glut of supply around the world. International benchmark Brent crude was trading at $30.55 per barrel at 0641 GMT for a 1.36% decline after closing Friday at $30.97 a barrel. American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was at $24.46 a barrel