Petrosol Platinum Energy Limited, one of the leading oil marketing companies in Ghana, has commended the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for what it described as a decisive action in intercepting ten trucks carrying 540,000 litres of diesel in an attempt to evade tax obligations.
According to Petrosol, the GRA’s action, which prevented a loss of GH¢2.3 million in taxes and levies to the state, is a strong and welcome demonstration of the government’s commitment to “resetting the system.”
The company added that the move underscores a vital effort to curb revenue leakages and foster transparency in the petroleum sector.
In a statement, Petrosol urged the GRA to sustain this effort to eliminate illegal activities in the downstream petroleum industry.
“We urge the GRA to sustain and intensify these efforts to decisively eliminate illicit practices that undermine fair competition and deprive the nation of essential revenue. A consistent and robust enforcement regime is crucial to ensuring a level playing field for all legitimate Oil Marketing Companies,” the company said.
Petrosol reaffirmed its commitment to full compliance with all tax regulations and pledged continued support for initiatives that promote integrity and sustainability in the industry.
It would be recalled that last week, the Customs Preventive Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in collaboration with National Security, impounded ten trucks loaded with 540,000 litres of diesel in a major fuel diversion scheme aimed at evading about GH¢2.3 million in taxes and levies.
According to the GRA, the syndicate disengaged the tracking devices shortly after loading and diverted the fuel under the cover of darkness, bypassing the designated export process.
The trucks were later intercepted at Kpone near Tema in the Greater Accra Region on October 7, 2025, following an intelligence-led operation.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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