{
  "id": 7761398,
  "title": "Fuel prices rise as Star Oil raises petrol to GH¢16.77, diesel to GH¢17.77",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fuel-prices-rise-as-star-oil-raises-petrol-to-gh-16-77-diesel-to-gh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:14:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/fuel-prices-rise-as-star-oil-raises-petrol-to-gh%c2%a216-77-diesel-to-gh%c2%a217-77/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oil companies have begun raising petrol and diesel prices for the second pricing window of September. Star Oil increased petrol from GH¢15.17 to GH¢16.77 per litre, a 6% rise, effective September 16. Diesel prices also climbed from GH¢16.97 to GH¢17.77 per litre, marking a 4.71% increase. Star Oil cited higher international petroleum prices and a slight Ghana cedi depreciation as reasons for the adjustment. Other oil marketers may follow suit, although some say they will closely monitor competition before making changes. GOIL, a major oil marketer, said it would not rush to raise prices when the window opened but was assessing market conditions before deciding. Ghana has over 200 oil marketers, but only some appear likely to increase prices immediately. Rising global crude oil and refined product prices, along with a weakening cedi, are driving the increases. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) warned that higher fuel costs could prompt calls for increased transport fares. The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) raised the price floor for the second window, starting September 16, with petrol at a minimum of GH¢16 per litre and diesel at GH¢16.77 per litre, among other fuel types. OMCs must not sell petrol below GH¢16 or diesel below GH¢16.77 per litre from that date.",
  "summary": "Diesel has also risen from GH¢16.97 to GH¢17.77 per litre, a 4.71% increase.",
  "key_points": [
    "Star Oil raises petrol to GH¢16.77 per litre, a 6% increase",
    "Diesel prices climb to GH¢17.77 per litre, a 4.71% rise",
    "Higher fuel costs may lead to increased transport fares"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Oil prices dip as U.S. crude inventories unexpectedly rise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/oil-prices-dip-as-u-s-crude-inventories-unexpectedly-rise",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:53:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "Fuel prices rise as Star Oil raises petrol to GH¢16.77, diesel to GH¢17.77",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fuel-prices-rise-as-star-oil-raises-petrol-to-gh-16-77-diesel-to-gh-7765896",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:14:46.000Z"
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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."
}