3 d. ago Transport Union Warns Drivers Against Illegal Fare Hikes Despite Rising Fuel Costs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/transport-union-warns-drivers-against-illegal-fare-hikes-despite-rising-fuel-costs/The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has issued a stern warning to drivers against increasing transport fares without official approval, even as fuel prices continue their upward climb. The caution follows another round of fuel price increases that took effect on September 1, despite falling crude oil prices on international markets. According to data from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/transport-union-warns-drivers-against-illegal-fare-hikes-despite-rising-fuel-costs/

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3 d. ago Some OMCs increase prices at the pumps; diesel selling at GH¢13.90, Petrol at GH¢12.99

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting fuel prices in line with industry projections.

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4 d. ago Fuel Prices Expected to Jump This Week Amid Currency Pressures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fuel-prices-expected-to-jump-this-week-amid-currency-pressures/Ghanaians face another round of fuel price increases this week as currency fluctuations and international market dynamics force Oil Marketing Companies to adjust pump prices upward. Riverson Oppong, CEO of the Oil Marketing Companies association, warned that petrol prices will rise between 3% and 5% starting Tuesday. The increases reflect ongoing challenges with foreign exchange […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fuel-prices-expected-to-jump-this-week-amid-currency-pressures/

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4 d. ago Oil holds in tight range, rising output offsets Russia supply disruptions

Oil prices traded in a tight range on Monday as worries about rising output and the impact of U.S. tariffs on demand offset supply disruptions stemming from intensified Russia-Ukraine airstrikes. Brent crude fell 12 cents, or 0.18%, to $67.36 a barrel by 0046 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $63.88 a barrel, […]

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6 d. ago Cedi Weakness Set to Drive Fuel Price Surge Despite Global Oil Drop

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-weakness-set-to-drive-fuel-price-surge-despite-global-oil-drop/Ghana’s weakening currency threatens to push petroleum prices sharply higher from September, potentially derailing the country’s progress toward single-digit inflation by year-end. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies projects petrol prices will climb between 3.86 and 5.40 percent, bringing the average cost per litre to around 13.67 cedis. Diesel faces a 3.39 percent increase to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-weakness-set-to-drive-fuel-price-surge-despite-global-oil-drop/

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7 d. ago European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 23 and damage EU’s HQ

The head of the European Union's executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has spoken of her outrage at Russia's deadliest onslaught on Kyiv since July, which also damaged the EU's delegation office in the Ukrainian capital.

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8 d. ago European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 15 and damage EU’s HQ

The head of the European Union's executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has spoken of her outrage at Russia's deadliest onslaught on Kyiv since July - which also damaged the EU's delegation in the Ukrainian capital.

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1 week ago Oil Prices Retreat After Ukraine Strikes Russian Energy Infrastructure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-retreat-after-ukraine-strikes-russian-energy-infrastructure/Brent crude fell on Tuesday following a sharp rally that pushed prices to three-week highs, offering temporary relief to oil-importing African nations including Ghana that have struggled with elevated fuel costs. The retreat came after Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries sent Brent to $68.80 per barrel on Monday, its highest level since early August. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-retreat-after-ukraine-strikes-russian-energy-infrastructure/

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1 week ago KNUST, GIMPA and World Bank pursue joint professional program to tackle land mismanagement and resettlement challenges

Large-scale development projects like dams, highways, mining, and energy infrastructure often trigger forced land acquisition and displacement, leaving settlers discontent.

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1 week ago KNUST, GIMPA and World Bank pursue joint professional programme to tackle land mismanagement and resettlement challenges

Large-scale development projects like dams, highways, mining, and energy infrastructure often trigger forced land acquisition and displacement, leaving settlers discontent.

Politics

2 w. ago Fuel Prices Hold Steady for Ghana Drivers as Global Markets Shift

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fuel-prices-hold-steady-for-ghana-drivers-as-global-markets-shift/Ghanaian drivers are seeing a welcome period of stability at the fuel pumps this week. Despite predictions of modest increases, most oil marketing companies have chosen to keep their prices unchanged, offering a respite from recent fluctuations. This move comes as a slight surprise to industry watchers who had anticipated a different outcome. Petrol prices […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fuel-prices-hold-steady-for-ghana-drivers-as-global-markets-shift/

Economics

2 w. ago Galamsey threatens gas infrastructure in over 15 communities – Genser Energy warns

Genser Energy has identified over 15 high-risk communities across Ghana, particularly in the Western and Ashanti regions where illegal mining activities commonly known as galamsey are posing a serious threat to critical national infrastructure, particularly gas pipelines and power supply systems.

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2 w. ago Some OMCs keep fuel prices unchanged despite projected iancreases

Some major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have maintained petroleum product prices at the pumps despite industry projections of marginal changes from August 16.

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2 w. ago Some OMCs keep fuel prices unchanged despite projected increases

Some major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have maintained petroleum product prices at the pumps despite industry projections of marginal changes from August 16.

Politics

2 w. ago Ghana’s Growth Masks Job Crisis as Economy Relies on Spending, Not Factories

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-masks-job-crisis-as-economy-relies-on-spending-not-factories/Ghana’s economy shows steady growth, but a heavy dependence on consumer spending fueled by oil revenues is failing to create quality jobs, a new World Bank report reveals. The 9th Ghana Economic Update warns this consumption-led model is stifling the structural transformation needed for broad-based prosperity. Oil windfalls and favorable global prices for cocoa, gold, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-masks-job-crisis-as-economy-relies-on-spending-not-factories/

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2 w. ago Ghana Fuel Prices Shift with Petrol, LPG Rising as Diesel Dips

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fuel-prices-shift-with-petrol-lpg-rising-as-diesel-dips/Ghanaian drivers will see mixed changes at the pump starting Saturday, August 16th. Petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices are set for modest increases, while diesel costs will edge downward, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). Petrol prices are projected to rise between 0.39% and 2.71%, with LPG increasing by 0.15% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fuel-prices-shift-with-petrol-lpg-rising-as-diesel-dips/

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3 w. ago Oil Prices Tumble as Tariffs and OPEC+ Output Rattle Markets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-tumble-as-tariffs-and-opec-output-rattle-markets/Global crude prices plunged toward weekly lows on August 8, 2025, as U.S. tariff threats and OPEC+ production hikes spooked traders. Brent crude slid to $66.39 a barrel, with West Texas Intermediate at $63.79 both down sharply from the previous day’s close. The drop followed former President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariff on all Indian […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-tumble-as-tariffs-and-opec-output-rattle-markets/

Economics

3 w. ago Local Goods Drive Ghana’s Inflation as Import Reliance Persists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-goods-drive-ghanas-inflation-as-import-reliance-persists/Ghana’s inflation story in July 2025 reveals a surprising twist: only two imported items ranked among the top 20 price surge drivers. Vegetable oil and rice stood alone as foreign contributors in the Ghana Statistical Service report, challenging assumptions about imports’ inflationary dominance. Imported vegetable oil prices soared 52% year-on-year despite a slight recent dip, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-goods-drive-ghanas-inflation-as-import-reliance-persists/

Politics

4 w. ago Ghana’s Oil Palm Farmers Struggle Amid Climate and Price Swings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-palm-farmers-struggle-amid-climate-and-price-swings/Ghana’s oil palm sector faces mounting sustainability pressures as climate change and extreme weather destabilize farmer incomes while global price volatility threatens industry growth, development organization Solidaridad warns. The group’s 2024 Palm Oil Barometer reveals smallholders increasingly squeezed between erratic harvests and shifting market demands, often locking them out of profitable value chains. Imagine harvesting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-palm-farmers-struggle-amid-climate-and-price-swings/

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