The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has acted quickly to calm growing concerns over a possible energy crunch, firmly dismissing reports of an impending Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) shortage.
In a statement released on Friday, 20th February 2026, the Authority urged the public to disregard what it described as “alarmist” commentary circulating in sections of the media and cautioned against panic-buying.
The clarification follows a widely shared advisory attributed to Dr. Riverson Oppong, Chief Executive of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), who reportedly encouraged consumers to refill their cylinders in anticipation of supply disruptions.
Rejecting claims of scarcity, the NPA indicated that national LPG stocks remain healthy. It noted that local refinery output is currently at peak levels, while an additional imported cargo is expected to arrive within the next two weeks to reinforce existing supplies.
“The NPA wishes to assure the general public that there is enough LPG in stock to meet demand. The country currently has an LPG stock of over a month’s cover, with LPG production by the local refineries at its highest level,” the Authority stated.
According to the regulator, arrangements under the national import programme are progressing as planned, with a scheduled shipment set to dock shortly.
“Additionally, as per the national import plan, the country is expected to take delivery of an LPG cargo within the next two weeks to further shore up existing stock levels and keep the market well supplied. Consumers are hereby advised to desist from panic buying and rest assured that there is no impending shortage of LPG in Ghana,” the statement added.
Even as the NPA works to reassure consumers about supply stability, a broader dispute is unfolding within the downstream petroleum sector.
On 18th February 2026, COMAC and the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) jointly called on government to suspend payments from the LPG Fund to the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC).
The two industry bodies allege that disbursements to GCMC amount to an unlawful diversion of funds, arguing that such payments fall outside the legal mandate of the LPG Fund and could undermine investor confidence in the downstream industry.
They have further warned that failure to address their concerns may compel them to pursue legal action, insisting that the credibility of the sector’s infrastructure financing framework is at risk.
While the NPA maintains that there is no immediate threat to LPG supply, the simmering tensions over fund management suggest that the long-term stability of the gas market hinges not only on adequate stock levels but also on transparency and regulatory clarity.
