GOIL, Star Oil blame fuel shortages on ICUMS breakdown
Leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Ghana, GOIL PLC and Star Oil, have attributed the growing fuel shortages at some filling stations to a breakdown in the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) operated by the Ghana Revenue Authority.
In separate statements issued on Monday, February 9, 2026, the two companies explained that technical challenges affecting the ICUMS platform have disrupted their operations.
According to the OMCs, the system,which is used to assess and process tax liabilities payable by Oil Marketing Companies has been malfunctioning since Thursday, 5th March 2026 and has delayed the processing of documentation required for the loading of petroleum products, resulting in supply shortages at some fuel stations.
Star Oil particularly assured the public that the situation is not due to hoarding by OMCs in anticipation of a price increase.
Both GOIL and Star Oil further stated that they are closely monitoring the situation and engaging relevant stakeholders to ensure that the technical issues are resolved as soon as possible and that fuel supply returns to normal across the country.
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