Tag: premix fuel
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Gov’t pegs premix fuel subsidy for 2019 at Ghc206m despite reports of shortages
The Minister for Energy, John Peter Amewu, says government will continue to subsidize premix fuel to make the product available to fisher folk across the country. In recent times, the usual reports about the shortage of the product have resurfaced in some coastal communities. The Minister blames the shortage on persons he calls crooks who…
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Gov’t to digitise distribution of pre-mix fuel this year – Veep
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday said the government will digitise distribution of pre-mix fuel this year to crack down on the frequent smuggling of the product and ensure efficiency so that only registered boats enjoy government’s subsidies on the commodity. He said the team working on the digitisation of the commodity has…
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Gov’t officials complicit in illegal trade of petroleum products – Report
Government officials are reportedly complicit in the illegal trade of some petroleum products including premix. A 2017 report on the state of the petroleum sector put together by the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distribution (CBOD) said some government officials were complicit in the illegal trade of petroleum products. According to the report, the government has,…
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We are not to blame for premix shortage – TOR
The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has dismissed claims that challenges with its pump systems have contributed to the shortage of premix fuel in the country. According to TOR, its systems are all in good condition hence have the capacity to produce to meet demand. Fisheries Minister, Elizabeth Afoley Quaye has attributed the shortage of the…