Energy Minister Engages Petroleum Stakeholders on Fuel Security Amid Middle East Crisis
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor , has held a high-level meeting with key petroleum stakeholders across the sector to assess the potential impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on the country’s fuel security.
The engagement which took place on March 3,2026 brought together representatives from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), BOSTEnergies, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Bulk Import, Distribution and Export Companies (BIDECs), and other industry players.
Discussions during the engagement centered around heightened global oil market volatility and the possible implications of the Middle East tensions for domestic fuel pricing and consumer welfare.
The Minister emphasized the need to be proactive in safeguarding Ghana’s energy supply, noting that contingency measures are being reviewed and strengthened to minimise any potential adverse effects from the current geopolitical tensions.
The Minister also directed the National Petroleum Authority, as the downstream sector regulator, to intensify market surveillance and maintain close coordination with industry stakeholders to ensure any anticipated supply disruptions are mitigated swiftly and effectively.
He further charged all sector agencies to maintain adequate strategic fuel stocks, monitor international developments closely, and ensure stable nationwide distribution.
Dr Jinapor assured the public that the government remains fully committed to protecting Ghana’s energy supply security, exploring all necessary measures to ensure sustained fuel availability and mitigate undue hardship on consumers.
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