Consumption of premix fuel — the blend of marine lubricants and gasoline used to power outboard motors in Ghana’s artisanal fishing industry — has recorded a sharp decline in the first half of 2025.
According to the Midyear Industry Report released by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), premix fuel consumption fell by 23.47%, from 18.6 million litres in the first half of 2024 to 14.2 million litres during the same period in 2025.
The report noted declines across nearly all consuming regions, with the Eastern Region recording the steepest fall at -56.14%, followed by the Northern (-36.78%), Greater Accra (-29.32%), and Brong Ahafo (-29.63%) regions.
Reductions were also recorded in the Central Region (-23.31%), Volta Region (-11.08%), and the Western Region (-5.51%).
By contrast, the Ashanti, Upper East, and Upper West regions reported no activity during the period, highlighting the regional concentration of premix supply along Ghana’s coastal and riverine areas, where fishing is most prevalent.
COMAC attributed the steady decline to ongoing distribution challenges, including diversion and systemic inefficiencies.
“While reported diversion cases appear to be reducing, new challenges are emerging —notably hoarding and resale at inflated prices,” the report stated.
The Chamber warned that these practices could limit fuel access for artisanal fishers and threaten national food security due to reduced fishing output.
Source: https:// energynewsafrica.com
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