
Fuel Prices Set to Drop in Ghana This Week
Petrol and diesel are expected to fall by up to 3.32% as oil marketing companies launch new rates for October’s second pricing window, offering relief amid a weak cedi.
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Petrol and diesel are expected to fall by up to 3.32% as oil marketing companies launch new rates for October’s second pricing window, offering relief amid a weak cedi.

The central bank hosted a high‑level engagement at Jemima Grace Hotel, drawing 150 participants from across Bono East to discuss financial literacy and policy.

IC Insights warns that falling foreign exchange buffers and tight fiscal policy could push the Ghanaian cedi further against the dollar, amid rising import costs and a looming Eurobond service.

The central bank urges the public to take torn or soiled banknotes to commercial banks for replacement instead of attempting repairs.

Seven individuals were detained after a joint operation targeting the creation and sale of money bouquets, the Bank of Ghana warned the public against using cedis for decorative purposes.

S&P Global Ratings says the cost of servicing Ghana’s debt will fall to a historic low, driven by debt restructuring and a stronger cedi.

The central bank confirmed that the November 3 launch will upgrade existing notes without adding higher-value bills, keeping the current GH¢1 to GH¢200 range intact.

Bank of Ghana chief assures firms that recent currency moves are controlled and part of a broader economic strategy.

The Ghanaian cedi slipped to a new low of GH¢11.95 per dollar after two weeks of pressure, with retail rates slightly higher than interbank figures.

The central bank projects the local currency will hold firm for the rest of 2026, citing foreign‑exchange interventions and remittance inflows as key stabilisers.

The central bank has issued a stern notice that defacing or misusing Ghanaian currency, from spraying to dancing on notes, could lead to fines or imprisonment.

The central bank cautions that misuse of Ghanaian currency could lead to arrest, fines or imprisonment, urging the public to treat the cedi as legal tender only.

The Central Bank will sell only US$500 million in foreign exchange this month, down from previous targets, amid a surge in FX receipts from GoldBod and artisanal mining.

The Ghanaian rapper highlighted a stark funding gap between his country and Nigeria, urging local business leaders to step up.

The Ghanaian gospel artist drops a new track and music video that celebrates God’s faithfulness and her personal journey.

The Ghanaian dancehall icon used his birthday concert to remind fans that his rise is meant to inspire, not to outdo rivals.

The award‑winning rapper says he prefers face‑to‑face meetings and is not deliberately avoiding his peers, despite complaints from artists like Samini and Edem.

The Ghanaian dancehall star will host a week‑long celebration in Dansoman on December 24, partnering with the local municipal assembly to showcase community talent and culture.

The mission admits that 15 evacuees’ birth dates were mistakenly recorded as passport expiry dates during the recent evacuation of Ghanaians.
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