The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has sought to reassure the public that Ghana holds sufficient fuel reserves to last for several weeks, despite rising tensions in the Middle East triggered by recent attacks involving Iran.
Appearing on The Probe on JoyNews on March 1, the NPA’s Director of Economic Regulation and Planning, Abass Ibrahim Tasunti, admitted that as a country reliant on imported petroleum products, Ghana cannot entirely avoid the impact of global oil market instability.
Still, he maintained that firm systems are in place to guarantee a steady supply and prevent any immediate shortages.
He disclosed that current diesel stocks can sustain the country for more than five weeks, approximately 5.3 weeks, while petrol reserves are projected to last close to 6.8 weeks.
According to him, these stock levels are part of the authority’s routine supply management strategy and not an emergency response to the present geopolitical situation. He explained that petroleum imports are discharged almost daily, ensuring a steady flow into the market.
In addition to imports, local production is also contributing to supply stability. The Sentuo Oil Refinery, which has been operational since June 2025, continues to refine and distribute petroleum products daily. The Atuabo Gas Processing Plant is likewise producing and supplying LPG to the market.
Mr Tasunti emphasised that the NPA continuously tracks stock levels and aligns import schedules to avoid disruptions. He stressed that maintaining an adequate fuel supply is a core responsibility of the authority, regardless of external conflicts.
He further revealed that multiple vessels are currently anchored in Tema awaiting discharge, including two shipments of diesel and two of petrol, with additional cargoes already lined up.
This ongoing replenishment, he said, guarantees that as existing reserves are consumed, new supplies are consistently arriving to maintain stability.