The Government of Ghana has settled outstanding premix fuel under-recoveries amounting to GH¢115,957,330 as part of efforts to stabilise the downstream petroleum supply chain under President John Dramani Mahama’s Resetting Ghana Agenda.
The payment was made on 16 January 2026 and covers under-recoveries owed to Bulk Distribution Companies between March and September 2025.
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The settlement removes a major liquidity challenge faced by Bulk Distribution Companies and is expected to ensure the timely and reliable supply of premix fuel to artisanal fisherfolk in coastal and inland fishing communities across the country.
The government said the action reaffirms its commitment to the premix fuel subsidy framework, which is aimed at reducing operational costs for small-scale fishers, protecting livelihoods, and improving productivity within the fisheries value chain.
The intervention also reflects the Resetting Ghana Agenda, which focuses on economic stabilisation, institutional efficiency, transparency, and the protection of vulnerable sectors, including fisheries and coastal communities.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, working with relevant energy sector institutions, will continue to monitor premix fuel distribution to ensure accountability, fairness, and uninterrupted supply to intended beneficiaries.
The government stated that the payment forms part of broader efforts to strengthen food security, restore confidence in key supply chains, and reposition the fisheries sector as a key pillar of national development.
