{
  "id": 5051260,
  "title": "GOIL defies market forecasts, holds petrol at GH¢15.43 and diesel at GH¢17.26",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/goil-defies-market-forecasts-holds-petrol-at-gh-15-43-and-diesel-at-5051260",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T08:24:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/goil-defies-market-forecasts-holds-petrol-at-gh15-43-and-diesel-at-gh17-26/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The oil company GOIL maintained its petrol and diesel prices unchanged during the latest pricing window, defying market forecasts of an increase. On September 2, GOIL's social media platforms reported petrol remained at GH¢15.43 per litre and diesel at GH¢17.26 per litre. The decision to keep prices steady comes as international crude oil and refined petroleum product prices are anticipated to drive up pump prices. The reason behind GOIL's decision remains unclear, with potential influences ranging from competition in the downstream petroleum market to government efforts to prevent transport fare hikes. Other Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are expected to review their prices on the same day, with some labor unions expressing concerns over possible fare increases. GOIL's present fuel prices exceed the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) price floor, which mandates OMCs to sell petrol at or above GH¢14.53 per litre and diesel at or above GH¢15.60. Before the pricing window commenced, industry players and think tanks projected fuel price hikes due to rising crude oil costs and international product price increases. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) attributed the projected adjustments to a 1.75% rise in crude oil prices, from US$90.53 to US$92.11 per barrel, as well as a 5.51% boost in diesel prices. These increases transpired despite the cedi strengthening against the US dollar by 3.64% to GH¢11.3697, the strongest level since June 2026. However, the stronger cedi is expected to sustain pressure on fuel prices, despite the cedi's appreciation.",
  "summary": "Market leader GOIL has kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged despite industry projections of an increase in fuel prices for the latest pricing window. Based on price quotes published on GOIL’s social media platforms on Wednesday, September 2, petrol remains at GH¢15.43 per litre, while diesel is selling at GH¢17.26 per litre. It is not […]",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "GOIL defies market forecasts, holds petrol at GH¢15.43 and diesel at GH¢17.26",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/goil-defies-market-forecasts-holds-petrol-at-gh-15-43-and-diesel-at",
        "published": "2026-09-02T07:37:15.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}