Ghana Plans To Import Fuel From Dangote Refinery

Ghana is considering importing petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to reduce its reliance on costly European imports.

Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chairman of Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority, announced this potential shift at the OTL Africa Downstream conference in Lagos, stating that it could save the country $400 million monthly.

The Dangote refinery, which began producing petrol in September 2024, is expected to reach full capacity by early 2025.

This move aims to lower fuel prices and enhance regional energy security, while also supporting Ghana’s growing economy driven by the extractive secto