Motorists and LPG consumers will no longer enjoy location-based fuel discounts following a new directive from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) scrapping selective price reductions in the downstream petroleum sector.
Under a revised Petroleum Products Pricing Guidelines framework taking effect from March 16, 2026, all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) have been instructed to apply uniform ex-pump prices at every retail outlet. The move effectively ends the practice where some filling stations offered lower prices than others as part of competitive promotions.
In a February 27, 2026 statement to industry players, the NPA said the review is aimed at tightening compliance with the Pricing Formula Regulations, LI 2186 (as amended by LI 2222), strengthening enforcement, and ensuring greater transparency in price administration across the sector.
According to the regulator, the changes are intended to reinforce the integrity of the pricing regime while promoting stability and sustainability within Ghana’s petroleum downstream industry.
The directive comes at a time when market leader Star Oil and state-owned GOIL have been rolling out discounted pricing strategies and promotional offers to attract customers in an increasingly competitive market.
To clarify the revised guidelines and address concerns ahead of implementation, the NPA has scheduled a meeting with all OMCs and LPGMCs on March 11, 2026, at its head office.
The Authority has cautioned that any company found flouting the new pricing regime will face sanctions.
