NPA Bans Selective Fuel Discounts, Orders Uniform Prices Across OMC Stations
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has directed oil marketing companies to charge the same fuel prices at all stations within their networks beginning March 16, 2026, effectively ending the practice of selling fuel at discounted rates at selected outlets.
The move follows a petition by former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor, who argued that the selective discount schemes introduced by some companies undermined Ghana’s uniform pricing framework and placed consumers in lower-volume regions, particularly in northern parts of the country, at a disadvantage.
Under the updated Petroleum Products Pricing Guidelines, all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) must ensure that the pump price at every station corresponds exactly with the price submitted to the regulator. This means companies will no longer be allowed to reduce prices at certain outlets while charging higher rates at others.
To improve transparency, the NPA says it will begin publishing all ex-pump prices submitted by OMCs on its official platform, allowing the public and regulators to easily detect any breaches of the directive.
The authority has scheduled a meeting with industry stakeholders on March 11 to clarify details of the revised guidelines before they take effect. It also plans to strengthen monitoring across fuel stations, including checks on product quality. Companies that fail to comply risk facing sanctions.
The decision brings an end to discount programmes that had gained momentum earlier this year.
For consumers, the new directive means the disappearance of the lowest pump prices currently offered at discounted stations. As of the March 1–15 pricing window, petrol sells at a minimum of GH¢10.46 per litre, while diesel is priced at GH¢11.42 per litre.
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