1 week ago Fuel price adjustment:  Petrol down, diesel up at GH₵13.25 per litre

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started reviewing prices of petroleum products at the pumps with some mixed adjustments. Prices of petrol have reduced marginally, but prices of diesel have gone up. GOIL is now selling a litre of petrol at GH₵12.07 from its old price of GH₵12.38 quoted on June 9, 2025. Diesel is […]

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2 w. ago Fuel prices to go up from July 1; petrol by 2%, diesel 5% – COMAC

Projections from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, (COMAC) indicate that fuel prices are likely to increase at the retail stations from the first pricing window of July 1, 2025 starting tomorrow. According to COMAC, petrol may witness a 2 percent increase, while prices of diesel could go up by 5 percent. Liquefied Petroleum Gas […]

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2 w. ago ASEC urges swift measures to shield Ghanaians from fuel price shocks amid Israel

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) is calling on the government to take urgent steps to cushion citizens against the expected surge in fuel prices, as tensions escalate in the Middle East between Israel and Iran.

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2 w. ago How the Israel–Iran war shatters Ghanaian family reunion dreams

The world is witnessing a volatile and unprecedented moment as Israel's conflict with Iran intensifies. However, what transpires between the United States and Iran could be even more consequential. This follows a US bombing of the Islamic Republic after weeks of Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s air defences and nuclear infrastructure. For many Ghanaians, this distant escalation—alarming the world—feels all too close to home.

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2 w. ago How the Israel–Iran conflict shatters Ghanaian family reunion dreams

The world is witnessing a volatile and unprecedented moment as Israel's conflict with Iran intensifies. However, what transpires between the United States and Iran could be even more consequential. This follows a US bombing of the Islamic Republic after weeks of Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s air defences and nuclear infrastructure. For many Ghanaians, this distant escalation—alarming the world—feels all too close to home.

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2 w. ago Livestream: Joy Business Economic Forum tackles “Ghana at Risk: The Economic Fallout of Distant Conflict”

Today’s edition of the Joy Business Economic Forum on the Joy News channel is looking at the topic, “Ghana at Risk: The Economic Fallout of Distant Conflict”. The in-studio programme is in response to the geopolitical instability in the Middle East as a result of the conflict between Iran and Israel. The programme will assess […]

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3 w. ago Iran Israel conflict: Ghanaian businesses lament over rising freight charges

Some Ghanaian businesses operating in Israel have expressed concerned about the potential rise in freight charges due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. With tensions between the two nations on the rise, shipping costs are expected to surge, posing significant challenges for businesses that rely heavily on imports and exports in the region. […]

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3 w. ago Fuel prices drop again due to competition: Petrol selling at GH₵10.75

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started reducing prices of petroleum products at the pumps again.  This is the second time this week fuel prices have gone down at the pumps for the second pricing window of June. The reduction, JOYBUSINESS understands, is a result of competition among some major OMCs due to a price […]

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3 w. ago Israel always plays the victim, while acting as aggressor – Bombande

Veteran peacebuilding expert Emmanuel Bombande has criticised Israel’s approach to the ongoing conflict with Iran, accusing the country of deliberately positioning itself as a victim even while acting as the aggressor.

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3 w. ago Fuel prices set to rise sharply in next pricing window – OMCs warn

The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Dr Riverson Oppong, has warned that fuel prices are expected to surge significantly in the upcoming pricing window, despite the marginal drop recorded this week.

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3 w. ago Oil, gold, travel at risk – Expert on Ghana’s exposure to fallout from Middle East attacks

Research Director of African Programmes at Chatham House, says Ghana and other African countries are not shielded from the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

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3 w. ago ‘Africa not immune’ – Expert warns Middle East conflict will hit Ghana hard

Ghana and other African nations will feel the impact of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, and ignoring it would be a grave mistake, according to Dr. Alex Vines, Research Director of African Programmes at Chatham House.

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4 w. ago Gov’t appeals for logistical support to evacuate Ghanaians amid Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is urgently appealing for logistical assistance to support the ongoing emergency evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from Iran in the wake of escalating tensions and conflict between Iran and Israel.

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4 w. ago Minority Caucus demands urgent action as Ghanaians trapped in Israel and Iran conflict zones

The Minority in Parliament is calling on government to immediately evacuate Ghanaians stranded in Israel and Iran, warning that lives are in imminent danger amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East.

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4 w. ago Nowhere to run: Ghanaians trapped in Israel as war with Iran seals borders

A significant number of Ghanaian citizens find themselves in a precarious situation in Israel, unable to leave the country as Israeli authorities have declared a state of emergency and closed all borders amid escalating conflict with Iran. This critical update was provided by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa via a Twitter post on Monday, […]

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4 w. ago Oil prices fall slightly, but Ghana still at risk as Israel–Iran conflict continues

Crude oil prices have started to retreat after spiking on Friday, when Israel launched airstrikes on Iran over its nuclear enrichment programme. Initial fears of a broader regional conflict sent Brent crude soaring 7% to $74 a barrel. But markets have since reassessed the threat. Prices have now eased slightly to $73, a sign that […]

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4 w. ago Some OMCs reduce fuel prices at pumps; Petrol selling at GH¢10.99     

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started reducing prices of petroleum products at the pumps from this morning June 16, 2025. Market leader Star Oil is selling a litre petrol at GH¢11.57. However, that of diesel remains unchanged at GH¢12.49. Some selected stations are also quoting a litre of petrol at GH¢10.99  There are indications […]

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4 w. ago Ghana to evacuate citizens from Iran – Foreign Affairs Minister

The Government of Ghana has announced plans to evacuate its citizens from Iran in response to the deepening conflict between Israel and Iran.

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last month President Mahama urges protection of fuel price gains amid Middle East tensions

President Mahama has asked the Ministers of Energy and Finance to prepare measures to protect the recent gains made in reducing petroleum product prices, as escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran have started driving up crude oil prices. 

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