Fuel prices are expected to ease slightly from May 1, 2026, as the National Petroleum Authority announces new ex-pump price floors for the first pricing window of the month, reflecting recent shifts in global crude oil prices and exchange rate movements.
Under the new rates, petrol has been set at GH¢13.25 per litre, while diesel will sell at GH¢14.30 per litre. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is priced at GH¢13.02 per kilogramme, with kerosene and Marine Gas Oil also adjusted under the revised pricing structure for the May 1–15 window.
Compared to the previous window, petrol records a marginal reduction of 2 pesewas, while diesel sees a sharper drop of GH¢1.80 per litre. The NPA says the adjustment continues a gradual easing trend following earlier increases in April, when diesel surged to GH¢17.10 per litre amid global oil price pressures and a weaker cedi.
The Authority notes that while government interventions helped cushion consumers in the previous window through margin adjustments, it remains unclear whether similar measures will continue. It adds that Oil Marketing Companies are required to comply with the new price floors, though actual pump prices may vary depending on retail margins.