The Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has warned that fuel prices in Ghana could continue to rise as global demand and other cost pressures remain high.
According to Mr Amoah, Ghana has not yet reached the end of the current fuel price increases, despite measures introduced to help cushion consumers from the impact of rising diesel prices.
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the COPEC Executive Director said persistent pressure on the international petroleum market could keep petrol and diesel prices elevated in Ghana.
Rising Diesel Demand Could Push Fuel Prices Higher
Duncan Amoah explained that the situation could become more challenging as global demand for diesel increases during the winter season.
He noted that stronger demand could place additional pressure on petroleum prices, potentially affecting the cost of fuel products in Ghana.
The COPEC Executive Director further cautioned that fuel prices may remain high even if current geopolitical tensions ease, indicating that factors beyond geopolitical developments are contributing to the pressure on the petroleum market.
Impact on Ghanaian Consumers
Continued increases in diesel and petrol prices could have wider implications for Ghanaian consumers, businesses and the transport sector, particularly because changes in fuel costs can influence transportation and operating expenses.
Consumers are therefore being urged to monitor developments in the Ghana fuel market as petroleum prices respond to changes in global demand, crude oil market conditions and other cost factors.
Source: newsthemegh.com