Ghana’s national petroleum consumption across all products rose 13.37 % year-on-year from January to February 2026, reflecting sustained economic momentum amid rising fuel costs.
This growth spotlights robust activity in transport, industry, and power sectors, even as global oil volatility exerts upward pressure on domestic prices. National Petroleum Authority data underscores the sector’s resilience in supporting broader economic expansion.
Petrol demand surged notably, reaching 277 million litres in February 2026 from 285 million litres the previous year, a clear indicator of heightened vehicular usage. Diesel consumption followed suit, climbing to 255 million litres from million, driven by commercial transport and agricultural needs.
LPG volumes expanded to 32 million kilograms from 32 million, highlighting growing household and commercial adoption of cleaner cooking fuels.
This uptick highlights “sustained economic activity and rising fuel demand across key sectors,” as noted in COMAC analysis. Among top performers, Star Oil led petrol growth at 16.71 percent, with GOIL PLC close behind at 14.52 percent.
The data underscores policy implications for supply chain resilience, as growth in Ghana’s vibrant downstream industry continues. Sustained consumption increases call for proactive measures to ensure both supply security and affordability.
