CBOD Hosts CPI Delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) was pleased to welcome a delegation from the Comité Professionnel des Importateurs des Produits Pétroliers (CPI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo on 24th November 2025 during their professional exchange visit to Ghana. Led by CBOD CEO, Dr. Patrick Ofori, the session provided an overview of Ghana’s downstream […]
Downstream Women’s Summit 2025: The Power of Excellence, Boldness, and Support
The inaugural Downstream Women’s Summit 2025, organised by the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) and National Petroleum Authority (NPA), was held on Friday, 14th March 2025, at the National Petroleum Authority in Accra. The summit was an inspiring and transformative event dedicated to empowering women in the downstream petroleum sector. The summit brought together […]
CBOD CEO calls for increased research and education to harness Local Content Development
Dr. Patrick Ofori, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), has underscored the critical gap in research and contextualization within Ghana’s petroleum sector. He said this during a panel discussion at the Ghana International Petroleum Conference 2024. He lamented the scarcity of local research initiatives, citing a single book sponsored by the […]
Ghana paid cash for 40,000 tons of oil instead of gold – Egyapa Mercer confirms
The deputy Energy Minister, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has confirmed that the initial consignment of 40,000 tons of oil brought into the country under the Gold-for-oil policy was purchased with cash and not gold as widely claimed by the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. His disclosure comes after several calls by Industry experts such as the […]
Cost of fuel: Ghanaians must pay fair market prices – PUMA Energy President
The Head of Africa for petroleum Giant PUMA Energy, Fadi Mitri has argued that to ensure the constant supply of petroleum products on the Ghanaian market, consumers must be made to pay the fair market prices. The Government of Ghana in the wake of liquidity challenges and the depleting foreign reserves of the country is […]
Government must be modest in its promise of getting affordable fuel -Senyo Hosi
The former Chief Executive of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, has urged government to be modest about its promise to get affordable petroleum products to the Ghanaian market. His comments come on the back of information that a government of Ghana delegation is currently in Abu Dhabi negotiating a deal to […]
Government suspends subsidy on Residual Fuel Oil
The government has suspended the subsidy on Residual Fuel Oil (RFO) until further notice, effective November 1, 2022. The move, according to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), is in line with the directive from the Ministry of Energy as an interim measure to ease the financial burden on the Price Stabilisation and Recovery Account […]
Fuel Price Hikes: We are suffering from weak policy planning by successive governments – Senyo Hosi
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Senyo Hosi says the frequent hikes in petroleum prices in Ghana is a result of “very weak policy planning by successive governments.” His comment follows recent increases in the price of fuel, leading to a spike in the cost of living. According […]
