Story by Hamdia Mohammed, Citinewsrooom.
Fuel consumers can expect some relief at the pumps as diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices are set to decrease, marking the second consecutive drop in January.
This announcement comes from the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) and takes effect on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
While the exact price adjustments are yet to be finalized, COPEC anticipates a decline for both diesel and LPG due to a global drop in finished product prices. This positive trend comes despite a slight depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi in recent weeks.
Interestingly, petrol prices are expected to remain relatively stable, possibly with a minor upward adjustment of around 1%.
COPEC Executive Secretary Duncan Amoah explains this dynamic by highlighting current international market trends.
“Diesel prices dipped by roughly 2.8% per metric ton on the global market, while petrol experienced a slight increase of 3.6%. The cedi has remained relatively stable overall, although we’ve seen a 0.47-point dip in exchange rates,” Amoah said.
He added, “Overall, what our expectation is that prices of petrol are likely to remain stable with a 1 percent upward adjustment.
“Diesel is likely to see some reduction while LGP is also likely to see some reduction effective Wednesday which is the second window for January.”