{
  "id": 11350181,
  "title": "Fuel sector overcrowded as 245 OMCs compete for market share – COMAC CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/fuel-sector-overcrowded-as-245-omcs-compete-for-market-share-comac-ceo",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T00:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/fuel-sector-overcrowded-as-245-omcs-compete-for-market-share-comac-ceo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Riverson Oppong, CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), has expressed concerns over the crowded fuel market in Ghana. With 245 oil marketing companies (OMCs) competing for market share, he argues that the sector has become overly saturated. Government intervention in diesel pricing, currently extending the GH¢2-per-litre diesel subsidy for another two months, is seen as a cushioning measure for consumers amid rising international oil prices. This intervention sees equal contributions from government and industry, reducing the D-Levy by GH¢1 per litre and margins by another GH¢1 per litre. COMAC has forecasted potential diesel price hikes to reach GH¢19.60 per litre in the upcoming pricing window. Dr Oppong pointed out the need for full price deregulation and criticized the government's continued involvement, which he believes is hindering the free market economy. Despite some components of the petroleum price build-up being deregulated, government interventions remain a significant issue. He questioned the need for additional OMCs, as the current 245 players seem capable of meeting market demands.",
  "summary": "The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr Riverson Oppong, has raised concerns about the number of players in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, arguing that the market has become overcrowded.",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Fuel sector overcrowded as 245 OMCs compete for market share – COMAC CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/fuel-sector-overcrowded-as-245-omcs-compete-for-market-share-comac-ceo-11350449",
        "published": "2026-10-02T00:31:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}