Ghana not Facing Immediate Fuel Shortage Despite Middle East Tensions – Energy Ministry Says
The Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Dr Yussif Sulemana, has assured Ghanaians that the country is not facing an immediate fuel supply shortage despite mounting concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East.
His remarks follow growing fears of a potential oil crisis linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which analysts warn could disrupt global oil supply routes and push up energy prices.
Recent days have seen heightened volatility in global oil markets, with crude oil prices climbing above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.
Speaking in an interview on Monday, March 9, 2026, Dr Sulemana said Ghana currently has sufficient fuel stocks to meet demand in the short term.
“We are not immediately threatened by the supply or the availability of the product. What we are immediately threatened with is the price. Are we able to maintain the price? That is a big question that we are looking at,” he said.
According to him, while potential disruptions to global supply chains remain a concern, the immediate priority for authorities is to ensure adequate fuel availability in the country.
He noted that tank farm operators are working closely with the National Petroleum Authority to maintain stable supply levels.
“We have only to ensure that we maintain the availability of supply. After we made the announcement, we have been working closely with the NPA, and they have given us the assurance that we can go beyond the five weeks,” he stated.
Dr Sulemana further disclosed that additional fuel shipments have already arrived at the country’s ports and are awaiting discharge, a development that could significantly extend Ghana’s fuel reserves.
“We have some ships that have been docked at the harbour, ready to discharge. So, if these ships are discharged, we can go up to 10 weeks,” he added.
The Ministry maintained that although global oil price fluctuations remain a key concern, Ghana’s current fuel supply situation remains stable and capable of meeting national demand in the near term.
