{
  "id": 7582137,
  "title": "Petrol prices could jump nearly 10% from Sept 16 – COPEC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/petrol-prices-could-jump-nearly-10-from-sept-16-copec-7582137",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T15:28:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/petrol-prices-could-jump-nearly-10-from-sept-16-copec/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Petrol, diesel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices are set to rise from September 16, 2026, according to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC). The ex-pump price projection suggests petrol could increase by 7.75% to 9.63%, diesel by 4.26% to 6.97%, and LPG by 0.85% to 3.22%. These price hikes are primarily due to a surge in global crude oil and refined petroleum product prices. However, COPEC believes the effect on diesel prices will be somewhat mitigated by government-industry measures, which will continue to buffer consumers from the full extent of the anticipated increase. The projection is released in advance of the second-half September pricing window, when higher-priced fuel at the pumps is expected for motorists and other petroleum product users. This forecast could increase transport and business operating costs, as fuel prices significantly impact the cost of moving people and goods.",
  "summary": "Petrol, diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices are projected to increase from Wednesday, September 16, 2026, according to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC).",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Petrol prices could jump nearly 10% from Sept 16 – COPEC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/petrol-prices-could-jump-nearly-10-from-sept-16-copec",
        "published": "2026-09-15T15:28:29.000Z"
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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."
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