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Petrol and diesel prices jump to GH¢14.49 and GH¢14.90 respectively

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in the country have started increasing the prices of petroleum products at the pumps as the second pricing window for October begins.

Checks by GhanaWeb Business as of October 17, 2024, showed that petrol is selling at GH¢14.72 per litre at Shell pumps, representing about a 7 percent increase, while diesel has gone up by 4.45 percent and is selling at GH¢14.99 per litre.

Market leader Goil has also increased the price of petrol to sell at GH¢14.49 per litre whereas diesel is selling at GH¢14.90.

This represents a more than 4 percent increase compared to prices from the first pricing window of October 2024.

The second biggest oil marketing firm, Star Oil has increased its prices, selling a litre of petrol at GH¢13.99, representing more than a 7 percent increase from its old price.

Subsequently, diesel is going for GH¢14.19 at the OMC.

However, PetroSol is selling a litre of petrol at GH¢13.65, while diesel is going for GH¢14.25.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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