The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reassured Ghanaians that the country holds sufficient fuel reserves to last more than five weeks, despite rising tensions in the Middle East following recent Iranian attacks and growing regional instability.
Appearing on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday, March 1, the NPA’s Director of Economic Regulation and Planning, Abass Ibrahim Tasunti, acknowledged that Ghana, as a net importer of petroleum products, cannot completely avoid the impact of global oil market disruptions. Nevertheless, he stressed that the authority has strong systems in place to maintain a steady supply and prevent immediate shortages.
He revealed that, as of last Friday, diesel stocks are projected to last about 5.3 weeks, while petrol reserves are expected to cover nearly 6.8 weeks of consumption. According to him, these stock levels are part of routine planning and not a reaction to the current geopolitical crisis.
Tasunti explained that the NPA oversees continuous imports, with petroleum products being discharged almost daily. In addition, the Sentuo oil refinery has been operating consistently since June 2025, producing and supplying fuel to the market each day. The Atuabo gas processing plant is also contributing by supplying LPG. Together, these efforts ensure that as existing in-tank supplies are used, new shipments are already scheduled to replenish them.
He emphasized that monitoring fuel stocks and arranging timely imports are core responsibilities of the NPA, carried out regardless of global conflicts. The authority’s long-standing strategy is designed to guarantee the consistent availability of petroleum products nationwide.
Tasunti also noted that multiple vessels are currently at the Tema anchorage awaiting discharge, including two shipments of diesel and two of petrol, with additional cargoes already planned. This steady inflow of supplies, he said, will help maintain stable stock levels even as domestic consumption continues.
