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The acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has revealed that Ghana currently has sufficient fuel reserves to meet national demand for more than two months.
Speaking at a briefing with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy in Senchi on last Saturday June 21, 2025, Mr. Godwin EdudziTameklo revealed that the country has over 200 million litres of petrol and 150 million litres of diesel in storage.
“I can assure the good people of Ghana that we have enough stock to last us beyond two months, and with all the ongoing efforts, we are confident that there will be no supply disruptions.” He stated.
He revealed that the government remains committed to ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply, especially as additional petroleum vessels are already in Ghanaian waters. He further disclosed the role of Dangote’s refinery in Nigeria, which is producing significant quantities of petrol and diesel, further boosting regional supply security.
“The excess fuel we have can last the country for a long time and the government is confident in preventing supply disruption.
“We have already vessel in our waters and Dangote in Nigeria is producing so much petrol and diesel and we can manage it.”He said.
The 17-member committee, chaired by Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, was meeting all bodies operating in the energy sector to investigate and enquire into their activities
It allowed the institutions to explain their objectives, workplan, financials and challenges facing their operations.
His comments are expected to bring relief to consumers and businesses alike, especially amid concerns over global energy market uncertainties.
Source: Elvisanokyenews.net
