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NPA Sets Minimum Fuel Prices for Second October Pricing Window; Petrol at GHS12.73, Diesel at GHS 13.43

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NPA Sets Minimum Fuel Prices for Second October Pricing Window; Petrol at GHS12.73, Diesel at GHS 13.43

The National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) announcement of a new price floor for petrol and diesel in Ghana reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize fuel pricing in the oil marketing sector.

Setting GH₵12.73 for petrol and GH₵13.43 for diesel as the minimum selling prices during the second pricing window (October 16-31, 2024) is a regulatory measure aimed at preventing undercutting by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), which could otherwise lead to unhealthy competition and threaten market stability.

The price floor mechanism introduced by the NPA ensures that no OMC can sell below the set price. It is part of the NPA’s broader strategy to regulate the downstream petroleum sector and ensure fairness, especially under the Price Deregulation Policy.

While companies retain the flexibility to determine additional premiums and margins for their products, the NPA’s decision focuses on maintaining a minimum threshold to avoid overly aggressive pricing tactics that could harm the industry.

Interestingly, while the price floor for OMCs and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) marketers is still in effect, the NPA has suspended the programme for Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BIDECs). This suspension followed concerns raised by BIDECs regarding the impact of the price floor on their operations, which suggests that the policy has not been universally accepted across the petroleum sector.

Despite this, the NPA asserts that the price floor initiative was developed through industry consultations and recommendations, particularly to combat the issue of price undercutting. This problem, if left unchecked, could lead to instability in the market, affecting both pricing and supply chain reliability.

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However, some industry stakeholders have criticized the policy, calling it anti-free market. These critics argue that the price floor undermines the principles of competition, which are central to the deregulated pricing model where market forces should ideally determine prices. The NPA, however, maintains that the policy is necessary to safeguard the long-term health of the industry.

This development could have implications for fuel consumers, as the price floor effectively eliminates the possibility of companies offering prices significantly lower than the set floor, potentially impacting affordability. For oil marketing companies, complying with the price floor introduces a balancing act between maintaining competitiveness and adhering to regulatory requirements.

The broader question is how the policy will shape the market dynamics in the long term, particularly with ongoing debates about deregulation, competition, and price stability in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.

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