President Mahama Directs NPA to Absorb GH¢2 Per Litre of Diesel to Cushion Fuel Price Hikes
Government Directs One-Month Regulatory Margin Relief on Fuel to Cushion Consumers, Businesses, and Transport Operators Against Rising Living Costs
- President John Mahama directed the NPA to absorb GH¢2 per litre of diesel to ease recent fuel price hikes.
- The measure specifically aims to reduce transport operator costs, protect businesses, and prevent transport fare increases.
- NPA CEO Edudzi Tamakloe confirmed the temporary relief measure will take effect promptly, with full operational details to follow.
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to absorb GH¢2 per litre of diesel in a direct intervention aimed at mitigating recent fuel price increases for Ghanaian consumers.
The directive was disclosed on Monday, August 3, 2026, in a Facebook post by Edudzi Tamakloe, Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Commission. Tamakloe highlighted that the policy is designed to relieve the financial burden caused by escalating fuel costs, targeting relief toward commercial transport operators and businesses heavily reliant on diesel.
According to Tamakloe, the President instructed the NPA to execute the necessary operational measures to implement the subsidy swiftly, framing the action as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to supporting citizens against the rising cost of living.
The National Petroleum Authority is expected to publish details on the implementation framework in the coming days.
