NPA Assures Ghanaians of Adequate Fuel Stocks Amid Middle East Tensions
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has moved to allay public concerns over potential fuel shortages, assuring Ghanaians that the country holds sufficient petroleum stocks to last several weeks despite escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent attacks involving Iran.
Speaking in a media interview, the Director of Economic Regulation and Planning at National Petroleum Authority, Abass Ibrahim Tasunti, acknowledged that Ghana, as a net importer of petroleum products, is likely to feel the ripple effects of disruptions in the global oil market.
However, he stressed that the Authority has put in place robust measures to ensure a steady supply and protect consumers from any immediate shortages.
“As of last Friday, we have diesel stocks to last over five weeks, approximately 5.3 weeks. For petrol, we have nearly 6.8 weeks’ worth of supply,” Mr. Tasunti disclosed.
He clarified that these stock levels are not a reaction to the current crisis but form part of the NPA’s routine mandate to guarantee fuel availability at all times.
“We have a structured plan where petroleum products are discharged almost daily for imported supplies. In addition, the Sentuo Oil Refinery has been consistently producing since June 2025 and continues to supply products to the market daily.
The Atuabo Gas Processing Plant is also producing and supplying LPG to the market,” he explained.
According to him, while existing in-tank stocks are being consumed, parallel import arrangements are continuously underway to replenish supplies.
The Authority, he added, monitors stock levels closely and schedules imports strategically to avoid any disruption to economic activities.
“Even without this conflict, we always ensure there is a plan in place to make petroleum products available to consumers. This is not a response to the war; it is part of our regular operations and a core mandate of the NPA,” he stated.
Mr. Tasunti further revealed that several vessels are currently awaiting discharge at the Tema anchorage, including two cargoes of diesel and two cargoes of petrol, with additional shipments already scheduled.
He assured the public that as the country draws down existing reserves, fresh supplies are steadily arriving to maintain stable stock levels nationwide.
