{
  "id": 18303688,
  "title": "Delays in alternative petroleum discharge facility adding up to GH¢0.60 per litre in costs – CEMSE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/delays-in-alternative-petroleum-discharge-facility-adding-up-to-gh-0",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:42:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/delays-in-alternative-petroleum-discharge-facility-adding-up-to-gh%c2%a20-60-per-litre-in-costs-cemse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Centre for Media, Society and Economic Studies (CEMSE) has revealed that delays in constructing alternative petroleum discharge facilities are causing fuel costs to rise by between GH¢0.47 and GH¢0.60 per litre in Ghana. In a statement released on November 5, 2026, the think tank urged the government to invest urgently in new infrastructure to avoid congestion, delays, and increased expenses linked to the major facility in Tema. The sector faced a cumulative demurrage cost of around US$61.6 million in 2025, up from approximately US$35 million annually in previous years. This translates to an additional expense of between GH¢0.47 and GH¢0.60 per litre of fuel, equivalent to 2.63% to 3.35% of the retail price. CEMSE cited the lack of alternative mooring systems and the growth in petroleum imports as reasons behind the congestion and delays, with volumes increasing from 3,528,583 metric tonnes in 2015 to 6,089,046 metric tonnes in 2025. The organisation also called for a review of the exclusive agreement granted to a South African entity in 2015, which has limited room for other operators to invest in alternative facilities. The government has yet to respond to CEMSE's call for policy changes and infrastructure improvements.",
  "summary": "The Centre for Media, Society and Economic Studies (CEMSE) says delays in developing alternative facilities for discharging petroleum products are contributing to higher costs in Ghana's downstream petroleum sector, with demurrage charges estimated to add between GH¢0.47 and GH¢0.60 to the cost of each litre of fuel. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the think tank called for…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Ghana’s petroleum prices inflated by decade-long delay in alternative mooring facility – CEMSE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ghanas-petroleum-prices-inflated-by-decade-long-delay-in-alternative",
        "published": "2026-11-05T10:37:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}