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Total consumption of petroleum products for the first half of 2025 has surged to 3.6 billion litres, marking a 17.65% increase compared to 3.07 billion litres recorded in the same period in 2024.<\/p>\n

This is according to the 2025 Petroleum Analysis Report seen by JoyBusiness<\/em>, which presents a detailed examination of Ghana\u2019s petroleum supply and consumption trends from January to June 2025, alongside comparative data from 2024.<\/p>\n

Volume Breakdow<\/strong>n<\/h3>\n

Among the product categories, Fuel Oil (Power Plant) recorded the most dramatic year-on-year growth at 4,572.70%, followed by Marine Gasoil (Foreign) and Gasoline, which rose by 420.74% and 21.66% respectively.<\/p>\n

Petrol and diesel accounted for the highest volume increases \u2014 petrol grew by 267.5 million litres, while diesel added 228 million litres.<\/p>\n

In contrast, kerosene and residual fuel oil saw volume declines.<\/p>\n

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The data also highlights emerging trends, including rising demand for Marine Gasoil (Foreign) and Fuel Oil for power generation.<\/p>\n

LPG consumption increased by 5.04%, driven by household and industrial adoption, with notable growth in the Upper West and Upper East regions.<\/p>\n

However, the Northern Region recorded a sharp 49.53% decline in LPG consumption \u2014 a setback for national efforts to boost LPG penetration in the north.<\/p>\n

Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) usage dropped by 3.54%, from 133.2 million litres in H1 2024 to 128.5 million litres in H1 2025, reflecting reduced aviation activity, improved fuel efficiency among airlines, and operational challenges at some regional airports.<\/p>\n

The Greater Accra Region accounted for nearly all ATK consumption but saw a 3.18% decline, from 132.2 million litres to 128.0 million litres. <\/p>\n

The Kotoka International Airport remains the dominant hub for air travel and aviation fueling in Ghana.<\/p>\n

Regional Consumption Patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The report shows that in the first half of 2025, the Upper East Region recorded the highest growth in petroleum product consumption at 80.23%, followed by the Ashanti Region with a 22.20% increase.<\/p>\n

The Upper West and Eastern regions also recorded substantial gains, with no region experiencing a decline \u2014 a contrast to the 3.85% decrease recorded in the Volta Region during the same period in 2024.<\/p>\n

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Petroleum supply grew across all regions, with total volumes increasing between H1 2024 and H1 2025.<\/p>\n