{
  "id": 7134702,
  "title": "Ghana fuel prices set for sharp increases as global crude surges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/ghana-fuel-prices-set-for-sharp-increases-as-global-crude-surges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T16:33:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/business/fuel-increase-surge/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Motorists in Ghana will face higher fuel prices starting September 16, according to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC). Petrol prices will rise to an average of GH¢16.26 per litre, a 4.24% increase from the current average of GH¢15.60. Diesel will see a 10.23% hike, jumping from an average of GH¢17.30 to GH¢19.07 per litre. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will also increase to GH¢15.32 per kilogramme.\n\nThe rise in prices is primarily due to global market pressures. International crude oil prices jumped from $89.30 to $103.07 per barrel, while refined product prices surged significantly. The international Free-On-Board (FOB) price for petrol increased by 10.08%, and for diesel by 12.33%. LPG saw a 16.45% increase in its international FOB price.\n\nWhile a slight gain in the cedi against the US dollar offered minimal relief, COPEC urged the government to extend its subsidy intervention. They proposed a GH¢1 per litre relief for petrol consumers and maintained the GH¢2 per litre subsidy on diesel. COPEC also called on Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to consider reducing their margins to help cushion consumers against the price increases.\n\nEnergy analysts warn that persistent external shocks to refined petroleum products continue to test fiscal buffers in emerging West African economies, exposing structural vulnerabilities in domestic fuel supply chains.",
  "summary": "By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Motorists across Ghana are expected to pay more for fuel from Wednesday, September 16. Petrol prices are expected to rise to an average of GH¢16.26 per litre. Diesel is expected to sell at GH¢19.07 per litre. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) released these figures ahead of the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana fuel prices increase September 16, 4.24% for petrol",
    "Diesel 10.23% hike, LPG to GH¢15.32/kg",
    "Global crude surge, OMCs urged to reduce margins"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}