The Government has announced temporary measures to mitigate the rising cost of petroleum products, with plans to absorb part of the price increases at the pumps.
Effective April 16, 2026, the next pricing window, the state will cover GHC2.00 per litre on diesel and GHC0.36 per litre on petrol to ease the burden on consumers.
In a statement issued and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the intervention, which has received Cabinet approval, is aimed at cushioning households, transport operators, and businesses from the impact of rising fuel prices on the international market, which have significantly driven up ex-pump prices in Ghana.
The statement indicated that the measure is temporary and will remain in force for one month.
During this period, Government will continue to monitor developments on the global oil market and determine whether further policy adjustments will be necessary.
Government emphasized its commitment to maintaining price stability, protecting livelihoods, and supporting the country’s economic recovery in the face of external economic pressures.
