Fuel prices rise across Ghana as new pump prices take effect

Motorists across Ghana are facing new fuel prices following the latest adjustment in petroleum product prices, with Star Oil announcing revised rates effective Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

The new prices took effect from 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday across Star Oil outlets.

Under the latest adjustment, Super petrol is selling at GH¢16.77 per litre, while diesel is priced at GH¢17.77 per litre. The company has also listed RON 95 at GH¢18.97 per litre.

The announcement by Star Oil comes after the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) increased the price floors for petroleum products for the second pricing window of September.

The NPA has raised the minimum price for petrol from GH¢14.53 to GH¢16.00 per litre, representing an increase of GH¢1.47 per litre.

The price floor for diesel has also gone up from GH¢15.60 to GH¢16.77 per litre, reflecting an increase of GH¢1.17 per litre.

For Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), the minimum price has been adjusted from GH¢10.85 to GH¢10.97 per kilogramme, an increase of GH¢0.12 per kilogramme.

The NPA sets price floors for deregulated petroleum products during each pricing window. These floors serve as minimum benchmarks, while Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) determine their pump prices based on factors including their operating costs and prevailing market conditions.

Star Oil’s latest notice confirms the prices applicable at its outlets from the stated effective time, although actual pump prices may vary among different fuel stations depending on their pricing arrangements.

The increase is expected to put additional pressure on motorists, transport operators and businesses that depend heavily on fuel. Households and commercial operators using LPG could also experience higher energy costs.

The latest domestic adjustment comes amid movements in international crude oil prices and other developments in the global petroleum market, which can affect the cost of petroleum products imported and sold in Ghana.