The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reassured the public that there is no reason to be concerned about the reported petrol shortages in the northern regions of Ghana.
In a statement, the NPA explained that following reports of fuel scarcity in the north, the Technical Committee on Energy, established by the Chief of Staff, convened on January 10, 2025, to address the issue.
The NPA identified logistical challenges and outlined a comprehensive three-pronged approach to resolve the situation.
First, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are now allowed to load petrol from the Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) depot in Kumasi to supply retail outlets across the northern regions.
Second, OMCs are also granted special dispensation to load additional petrol from Tema depots to supplement the Kumasi supply.
Lastly, efforts are underway in collaboration with BOST to transfer nine million litres of petrol from the pipeline between the Buipe and Bolgatanga depots into storage in Bolgatanga, ensuring immediate availability for retail outlets in the north.
The NPA emphasized that these measures are being implemented simultaneously to swiftly resolve the issue.
“Consequently, we wish to encourage the consuming public to go about their normal business and avoid panic buying.
“The NPA wishes to reassure Ghanaians of adequate fuel stocks in the country and there are vessels lined up to discharge products into the country,” it stressed.
