{
  "id": 11220339,
  "title": "Diesel prices to remain below GH¢20 per litre in October’s first pricing window – NPA CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/diesel-prices-to-remain-below-gh-20-per-litre-in-octobers-first",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:28:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/diesel-prices-to-remain-below-gh%c2%a220-per-litre-in-octobers-first-pricing-window-npa-ceo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced that diesel prices will remain under GH¢20 per litre in the first pricing window of October, thanks to government actions aimed at protecting consumers from the impact of rising global fuel costs. NPA CEO, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, stated that without these interventions, diesel prices were expected to climb to around GH¢22 per litre. \"Government feels that it needs to intervene,\" Mr Tamakloe remarked. The government reached an emergency agreement with key players in the petroleum sector to address the surge in international fuel prices affecting the domestic market. Key measures include maintaining the petroleum product sale prices to Bulk Distribution Companies (BDCs) by Sentuo Oil Refinery and Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) at the levels from the previous pricing window, as well as suspending the GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy, commonly known as the D-Levy, on diesel for October. By keeping the refinery prices stable, the government aims to lessen the impact of international petroleum price hikes on consumers. The Finance Minister has agreed to the suspension of the levy, though it could be reinstated based on market developments. The measures are set to commence with the opening of October's first pricing window as the government endeavors to mitigate the effects of escalating global fuel prices on consumers.",
  "summary": "The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says diesel prices will remain below GH¢20 per litre in the first pricing window of October, following government interventions to cushion consumers against rising international fuel prices. NPA Chief Executive Officer, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, said without the intervention, diesel was projected to rise to about GH¢22 per litre. “…Now, through […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Diesel prices to stay below GH¢20 per litre in October's first pricing window",
    "NPA CEO Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe confirms government actions to protect consumers",
    "Measures include maintaining BDC sale prices and suspending Energy Sector Levy on diesel"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}