The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has assured Ghanaians that the country has more than five weeks’ worth of petrol and diesel in reserve, despite growing concerns over potential supply disruptions caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The NPA’s Director of Economic Regulation and Planning, Abass Tasunti, said the authority’s top priority is to ensure the continuous availability of petroleum products through a combination of planned imports and domestic production.
He explained that Ghana’s fuel stocks are constantly replenished through ongoing imports, with vessels regularly discharging petroleum products under a structured import programme designed to prevent shortages.
Mr Tasunti also highlighted the contribution of local refining, noting that the country’s refinery has maintained consistent production since July last year, strengthening Ghana’s fuel supply resilience.
The assurance comes amid concerns over the impact of geopolitical tensions on global oil markets and follows the government’s recent announcement of a GH¢2-per-litre cushioning for diesel to ease the burden of rising fuel prices.