Business & Economy


November 19, 2025 Josiah

Cedi Not BoG’s Duty Alone — Dr. Johnson Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has emphasized that safeguarding the value of the Cedi is a collective national duty, not a task reserved solely for the central bank. Speaking at the Currency Anniversary Conference in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, as part of the Cedi@60 celebrations, Dr. Asiama highlighted […]

September 23, 2025 Josiah

Fuel Prices Up Again: Petrol Hits GH¢13.38

Ghanaians will pay more for fuel this week after prices at the pump went up again. Petrol is now selling at GH¢13.38 per litre, up from GH¢12.99, while diesel has increased to GH¢14.20 per litre, from GH¢13.90. The adjustment was first introduced by GOIL, the country’s second-largest Oil Marketing Company (OMC), breaking a week-long price […]
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August 28, 2025 Josiah

GoldBod Suspends Evanex Gold Enterprise’s License Over Illegal Pricing

  GoldBod Suspends Evanex Gold Enterprise’s License Over Illegal Pricing The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has suspended the operating license of Evanex Gold Enterprise, a Tier 2 gold buyer, with immediate effect. In a statement issued by its Compliance Directorate on Thursday, August 28, GoldBod explained that the suspension follows investigative findings that the company […]
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August 4, 2025 Omanghana

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July 14, 2025 Josiah

Driver Unions Back New GH¢1 Fuel Levy, Urge Transparency and Road Safety Improvements

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (CDAG) and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) have endorsed the newly introduced GH¢1 fuel levy, calling it a necessary sacrifice for the country’s long-term development. In a statement signed by CDAG National Secretary Mohammed Aminu Usif, the unions acknowledged the short-term burden on drivers but expressed confidence […]
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June 17, 2025 Josiah

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s to ‘B-‘

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘B-‘ from ‘Restricted Default’ (RD). The Outlook is Stable. The upgrade of Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR to ‘B-‘ from ‘RD’ reflects Fitch’s assessment that Ghana has normalised relations with a significant majority of external commercial creditors. Ghana restructured its USD13.1 billon Eurobonds in October […]
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June 11, 2025 Josiah

Oil Marketers Raise Alarm Over New Fuel Tax, Warn of Severe Financial Impact

The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has expressed serious concerns over the government’s decision to introduce a new GHS1 per litre Energy Sector Levy on petroleum products. According to COMAC, the levy poses a greater financial threat to local fuel retailers than recent global crude oil price increases. In response to the Chamber’s concerns, […]
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May 21, 2025 Josiah

Transport Fares to Drop by 15% Starting May 24

Transport fares across the country will be reduced by 15% beginning Saturday, May 24, 2025. The move follows an agreement between transport unions and the Ministry of Transport, prompted by the strengthening of the Ghanaian cedi and a notable decline in fuel prices. The decision comes as operational costs for commercial drivers ease, thanks to […]
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May 19, 2025 Josiah

Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Slash Prices as Cedi Strengthens

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has announced a reduction in spare parts prices following the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar. Chairman of the association, Henry Okyere Jnr, said the price cut is intended to ease the financial burden on customers and support the government’s broader efforts to stabilize […]
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May 15, 2025 Josiah

Trade Associations Agree to Cut Prices Within 60 Days If Cedi Stability Holds

The government and key trade associations have reached a consensus to reduce the prices of goods within the next 60 days—conditional on the continued strengthening of the Ghanaian cedi against major foreign currencies. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting on Tuesday, May 14, between the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and representatives […]
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