Ghana’s growing reliance on fuel imports is putting increasing pressure on the country’s trade balance, with fuel and mineral products accounting for about 30% of total imports in the second quarter of 2026.
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Quarterly Trade Statistics shows diesel, or gas oil, was the country’s largest single import during the period, valued at GH¢12.2 billion, while super petrol imports amounted to another GH¢8 billion.
The development contributed to a sharp increase in Ghana’s import bill, which rose by 47.5% in the second quarter compared with the first quarter.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
