Government has announced a set of temporary measures to cushion consumers against rising fuel prices, following increased volatility on the international petroleum market.
Effective April 16, 2026—the start of the next pricing window—the State will absorb GH¢2 per litre on diesel and GH¢0.36 per litre on petrol. The intervention is aimed at easing the financial burden on households, transport operators, and businesses grappling with higher fuel costs.
The decision, approved by Cabinet, was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 15, by Government Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
According to the statement, the move comes in response to sharp increases in global oil prices, which have driven up ex-pump prices locally and impacted transportation costs and overall economic activity.
The government indicated that the intervention will remain in place for one month, during which it will closely monitor developments on the international market before determining the next course of action.
“This intervention is intended to cushion consumers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators, and businesses,” the statement noted.