The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), in collaboration with the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), has officially launched Safety Week 2026, a four-day initiative designed to deepen collaboration and strengthen health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards within Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.
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The Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Richard Ellimah, has revealed that a total of US$434.55 million from Ghana’s petroleum revenue has been allocated through the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) to support the government’s flagship infrastructure initiative, the “Big Push” programme.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, the largest in Africa and one of the biggest single-train refineries globally, has significantly ramped up exports of gasoline and urea to African markets facing supply shortages triggered by the ongoing Iran war, according to its owner, Aliko Dangote.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG)’s decision to sell more than half of its gold reserves in November and December 2025 may have delivered a significant accounting advantage beyond its stated reserve management objectives.
Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric against Iran, warning of stronger military action if the country fails to reopen the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for global energy supplies.
The Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, James Agalga, has defended the government’s Airport Infrastructure Development Levy, describing it as a necessary measure to finance critical upgrades at Kotoka International Airport amid rising congestion and ageing infrastructure.
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Sachet water producers in Ghana have clarified that the recently announced GH¢15 price for a bag of sachet water is a maximum retail limit, not a mandatory uniform selling price across the market. The clarification comes amid public concerns that the new pricing could make sachet water universally more expensive.
The Bank of Ghana undertook a major shift in its reserve management strategy between November and December 2025, selling roughly half of its gold holdings in a move aimed at reducing risk and rebalancing the country’s international reserves.
The supply of onions into Ghana is facing a significant disruption after several trucks transporting the commodity from Niger through Nigeria were reportedly impounded, sparking concerns about potential shortages in local markets.
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President John Dramani Mahama has moved to reassure Ghanaians amid growing concerns over a possible fuel shortage triggered by the ongoing conflict in Iran, stating that the country has adequate petroleum reserves to last for at least six weeks.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has officially announced that the price of sachet water will remain unchanged, following the suspension of a previously planned price increase that was scheduled to take effect on Monday, April 6.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at ensuring that all small-scale gold purchases in Ghana are fully traceable and responsibly sourced. The initiative forms part of a broader effort to strengthen oversight in the gold sector, improve transparency, and align Ghana’s mining practices with international standards.
