The first pricing window of January 2025 saw a slight increase in fuel costs, which alarmed stakeholders and consumers.
Fuel price increases have a rippling effect on the economy, affecting transportation expenses, food prices, and general inflation.
In a similar vein, diesel now costs GH˼15.99 per litre instead of GH̼15.80.
Shell and Star Oil are among the other oil marketing firms who have kept their prices from the second pricing window in December 2024.
Star Oil still charges GH˼14.75 for petrol and GHʼ14.99 for diesel per liter.
In the meantime, Shell’s fuel and diesel prices are at GH˼15.30 and GH̼15.66 per litre, respectively.
The changes are made at a time when Ghanaians are struggling financially due to rising fuel prices.
The problem of fuel pricing is expected to be a major concern for the John Mahama-led administration, which takes office today.
Stakeholders in the energy industry have previously urged the government to prioritize measures to stabilize fuel costs, citing the extensive impact on all sectors of the economy.