Articles tagged with “fuel prices”

Why is a Ghanaian economics professor urging a measured response to ease fuel prices, despite pressure on consumers?

Economist Ernest Quartey has advised government to be measured in its response to rising fuel prices - citing global uncertainty. He suggests aggressive interventions could be risky, as policymakers balance aiding consumers and maintaining fiscal stability.

An expert hints that Ghana's fuel price solutions are unsustainable - what changes are needed to protect consumers?

Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa discusses Ghana's vulnerability to fuel price increases. He suggests that short-term relief efforts are insufficient - hinting at the need for more robust solutions.

A member of the NDC is backing the government's 'innovative' fuel price intervention - but with a major caveat.

Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu has commented on the government's recent actions regarding fuel prices. He is urging a long-term strategy focused on domestic refinery capacity - but why is this so important?

Why won't fuel price cuts translate instantly to consumer relief? An expert explains the complexities - and offers a glimmer of hope.

ACEP's Ben Boakye has cautioned that interventions to stabilise fuel prices may not immediately help consumers - due to how price adjustments work. Businesses may delay passing on cost reductions, but there is still hope for gradual improvement.

A war of words erupts between the Energy Ministry and COMAC over who deserves credit for fuel price drops- find out why.

The Energy Ministry is in disagreement with the CEO of COMAC over the source of recent fuel price reductions- a debate that has now spilled into the public sphere. The back and forth raises questions about who is really responsible for easing the burden on Ghanaian consumers- but the answer remains unclear.

Leading OMCs adjust prices - but will others follow suit, and what does it mean for your wallet?

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Ghana, including GOIL and Star Oil, have started reducing fuel prices. The move follows government interventions and an announcement by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) - but will this ease the burden on consumers?