RADP / Pulse Ghana > news > local

Fuel prices exceed GH¢5 per litre mark

Kojo Emmanuel

March 8, 2019 9:55 AM

The price of fuel at some pumps has crossed have the dreaded 5 cedis price per litre at some fuel pumps.

Fuel pump

This is largely due to the depreciation of the cedi against major trading currencies especially the dollar.

Recommended articles

local Newmont pays GHS 1.295 billion in taxes to government of Ghana for Q1 2024
local Newmont spearheads malaria prevention as the world marks World Malaria Day
local We’re not repainting and changing public schools’ uniforms – Education Ministry

At Total fuel stations, a litre of dieseland Petrol is selling at GH¢5.18.

Shell fuel stations have also adjusted their pump price to reflect the same selling at GH¢5.18 while at Goil and Allied fuel stations, both petrol and diesel are selling at GH¢4. 94p.

Some consumers received the shocking news at the pumps after vising the fuel station to fill their tanks.

Fuel station Pulse Ghana

Earlier, the Institute of Energy Security (IES) revealed that other major factors such as the increase in Brent crude have contributed to the increase.

However, consumers are expected to brace themselves to pay more for fuel at the various pumps.