Ghana's export boom masks troubling decline in non-traditional goods
Gold, cocoa and crude oil exports surged in 2026, driving trade surplus to $8.8bn, but non-traditional exports fell 3%.
Oil Price Volatility Signals Uncertainty for Ghana's Energy Sector Amid Middle East Tensions
Crude oil prices hover near $100 per barrel as geopolitical risks and tentative peace talks create unpredictable market swings with implications for Ghana's fuel costs.
COPEC pushes cedi payments for domestic crude oil to ease forex pressure
Chamber of Petroleum Consumers urges local refineries to settle crude purchases in cedis, not dollars, to protect Ghana's foreign exchange reserves.
Global Oil Market Stabilises as G7 Releases Emergency Reserves Amid Middle East Export Surge
Oil prices moderate as major economies release strategic reserves while Middle Eastern supplies increase, easing supply pressures.
Ghana's 2026 Current Account Surplus Surges to 7.8% on Strong Gold and Oil Exports
Fitch Solutions dramatically upgrades Ghana's 2026 current account forecast following exceptional trade performance in H1 2026.
Mystery on the waves: Middle East oil tankers disappearing from radar for weeks, affecting global markets
Oil tankers are switching off tracking systems for extended periods, complicating efforts to monitor crude flows and global energy supplies.
Petrol, diesel prices to surge from Friday as global oil crisis and weak cedi squeeze Ghana
Fuel prices jump sharply from August 1 amid crude oil spike and cedi depreciation, with diesel rising 12.5%.
Global oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions—what Ghanaian fuel consumers need to know
Oil markets reacted sharply to escalating US-Iran conflict, with prices jumping 3.9%, signalling potential costs for Ghana's import-dependent economy.
Oil Marketing Companies Hike Fuel Prices as Global Crude Costs Surge
OMCs raise pump prices following international crude oil increases and rising logistics expenses.