Fuel prices: Ghana drops from 10th to 15th in Africa

The conflict has pushed global oil benchmarks higher, with Brent crude trading at approximately US$95 per barrel, increasing cost pressures on importing countries such as Ghana.

Despite the recent increases, Ghana remains relatively competitive compared to several African peers.

Countries with the lowest fuel prices on the continent include Libya (US$0.023), Angola (US$0.327), Algeria (US$0.354), Egypt (US$0.439), and Sudan (US$0.700).

On the opposite end, Malawi ranks as the most expensive, with fuel prices at US$3.84 per litre. It is followed by Zimbabwe (US$2.23), Central African Republic (US$1.849), Sierra Leone (US$1.779), Senegal (US$1.618), and Rwanda (US$1.557).

On April 1, 2026, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) implemented new minimum price floors for petroleum products, triggering upward adjustments across the board.

Petrol prices increased from GH¢11.57 to GH¢13.30 per litre, representing a rise of GH¢1.73. Diesel prices climbed from GH¢14.35 to GH¢17.10 per litre—an increase of GH¢2.75 over a two-week period.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also saw a marginal rise, moving from GH¢10.67 to GH¢10.71 per kilogram.