Ghana petrol and diesel prices are set to rise sharply from August 1, 2026, driven by a weaker cedi and higher crude oil costs. See the new price floors.
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Key Facts
—Price floors. The NPA raised the petrol floor to GH¢14.53/litre and diesel to GH¢16.97/litre.
—Retail projections. COPEC expects average pump prices near GH¢15.95 for petrol and GH¢19.45 for diesel.
—Crude driver. Brent-linked crude jumped from $71.90 to $88.62 per barrel in the pricing period.
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