The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has officially launched Ghana's Sustainable Finance Roadmap, describing it as a major step towards building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready financial sector capable of supporting the country's long-term economic transformation.
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has directed all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), fuel station operators, petroleum dealers and transporters to immediately implement stringent safety measures at fuel stations affected by flooding, warning that any breach of the directive will attract severe regulatory sanctions and possible prosecution.
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Consumers across Ghana are expected to enjoy lower fuel prices from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following a sharp decline in global crude oil prices and the continued appreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar.
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The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shaffic Suleman, has revealed that the Government of Ghana spends an average of US$92 million every month in addition to electricity tariff revenues to sustain power generation and ensure a stable electricity supply across the country.
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Ghana's petroleum refining sector is set for a major transformation as the Sentuo Oil Refinery prepares to increase its refining capacity from 40,000 barrels per day to 100,000 barrels per day upon the completion of its second phase, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced.
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The Government of Ghana has reached a landmark agreement with the Ghana Chamber of Mines that will see the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) purchase 30 percent of the gold output of all large-scale mining companies operating in the country beginning July 1, 2026.
The government is considering reinstating the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on locally assembled vehicles following concerns from industry players that the removal of the incentive has negatively affected vehicle production, reduced competitiveness, and threatened investments in Ghana’s growing automotive sector.
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Ghana’s Gold Board (GoldBod) generated more than $10 billion in export revenue from gold produced by the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in 2025, a development government says played a crucial role in strengthening the country's foreign exchange reserves and supporting the appreciation of the Ghana cedi.
Standard Chartered PLC has announced plans to explore the potential sale of its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business in Ghana as part of a broader strategic review aimed at focusing resources on areas where the banking group has the strongest competitive advantage and greatest scale.
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Global oil prices fell by more than 1% on Wednesday, extending losses recorded earlier in the week as investors reacted to signs of improving oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and easing geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all market operators, fintech companies, online investment platforms, and digital trading service providers operating within Ghana’s securities market to complete their registration and licensing process by August 31, 2026.
BOST Energies has firmly dismissed reports alleging fuel contamination at its Kumasi Depot, describing the publications as false, misleading, and capable of creating unwarranted anxiety among consumers and industry stakeholders.
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The long-anticipated Keta Port and Harbour Project has taken a significant step toward becoming a reality after the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) secured the crucial Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit required for the development of the project.
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