The John Dramani Mahama administration has announced a temporary intervention to cushion consumers against rising petroleum prices, effective the next pricing window on April 16, 2026.
Under the measure, the state will absorb GH¢2.00 per litre on diesel and GH¢0.36 per litre on petrol for a period of one month.
The intervention is aimed at easing the burden on households, transport operators, and businesses affected by increasing fuel prices on the international market.
“Effective April 16, 2026, which is the next pricing window, the Government will absorb GH¢2.00 per litre on diesel and GH¢0.36 per litre on petrol. This intervention is intended to cushion customers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators, and businesses,” the Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated in a statement.
It explained that the decision, approved by Cabinet, comes in response to global oil market volatility which has “significantly impacted ex-pump prices in Ghana.”
The government further indicated that the support measure is temporary and will be reviewed after one month, depending on developments on the international market.
“This temporary intervention will remain in force for a period of one (1) month. During this period, Government will continue to closely monitor developments in the global oil market and assess the need for further policy adjustments,” it added.
