Ghana’s petroleum products consumption recorded strong growth in the first half of 2025, reaching 3.6 billion litres, up from 3.07 billion litres in the same period in 2024. This represents a 17.65% increase, highlighting rising energy demand across industrial, transport, and household sectors. The data reflects robust economic activity and increased reliance on fuel for power generation and logistics nationwide.
Among the various product categories, Fuel Oil (Power Plant) registered the most dramatic year-on-year growth, soaring by 4,572.70%. This unprecedented jump was driven primarily by surging demand from industries and power producers relying on fuel oil to supplement electricity generation. The rise underscores growing dependence on petroleum products for energy security amid fluctuating power supply conditions.
Marine Gas oil (Foreign) followed with a sharp increase of 420.74%, reflecting intensified marine transport and offshore activities. Gasoline (Petrol) also grew by 21.66%, while diesel consumption expanded significantly, consolidating their positions as the country’s top fuel type. Petrol consumption alone rose by 267.5 million litres, while diesel added 228 million litres compared to the previous year.
In contrast, kerosene and residual fuel oil recorded declines in volume, signaling a gradual shift away from older, less efficient fuels. The pattern suggests consumers are increasingly adopting cleaner and more efficient energy alternatives, such as LPG and modern fuel oil blends.
LPG and Aviation Trends
The report noted a 5.04% increase in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption during the first half of 2025. This growth was largely attributed to increased household and industrial use, particularly in the Upper West and Upper East regions, where adoption has accelerated due to improved supply chains and awareness campaigns.
However, the Northern Region experienced a sharp 49.53% decline in LPG consumption, a setback for national initiatives aimed at improving LPG penetration in the north. The decline points to persistent challenges in distribution infrastructure, affordability, and consumer transition from traditional fuels.
For aviation fuels, Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) usage declined by 3.54%, falling from 133.2 million litres in H1 2024 to 128.5 million litres in H1 2025. This reduction reflects lower aviation activity, improved aircraft fuel efficiency, and operational difficulties at some regional airports. The Greater Accra Region accounted for nearly all ATK consumption but still saw a 3.18% drop, with volumes decreasing from 132.2 million litres to 128.0 million litres. The Kotoka International Airport remains the central hub for aviation fueling in Ghana.
Regional Petroleum Products Consumption Patterns
Regionally, the data revealed strong and broad-based growth in petroleum products consumption across the country. The Upper East Region led with an impressive 80.23% growth, followed by Ashanti (22.20%), Upper West (21.7%), and Eastern (21.2%) regions. Other notable increases were recorded in Brong Ahafo (19.2%), Western (17.9%), Central (16.2%), Northern (9.4%), Greater Accra (6.9%), and Volta (3.4%).
Unlike the same period in 2024, when the Volta Region experienced a decline of 3.85%, every region recorded growth in 2025. This widespread increase suggests a shift in consumption dynamics, with demand rising fastest in the northern and middle belt regions, even as Greater Accra and Western continue to dominate in overall fuel volumes.
Greater Accra remained Ghana’s largest consumer of petroleum products, surpassing 1.0 billion litres in total consumption. However, growth in the region was moderate at 6.94%, suggesting a mature and saturated market. Petrol use rose by 4.57%, while diesel increased by 3.55%. On the other hand, kerosene consumption plunged by 41.72%, and Marine Gas oil (Local) declined by 24.52%.
One standout exception was Fuel Oil (Power Plant), which surged by 4,572.7%—the highest increase recorded nationwide. This was primarily driven by greater reliance on fuel-based power generation by industrial facilities amid fluctuating grid supply.
The first half of 2025 paints a clear picture of resilient growth in Ghana’s petroleum products market. Total consumption surged to 3.6 billion litres, propelled by industrial demand, transport expansion, and wider energy use. The rise in Fuel Oil (Power Plant) and Marine Gasoil highlights increasing diversification in petroleum usage, while growth in LPG reflects the gradual transition toward cleaner energy.
Nevertheless, regional disparities—such as the sharp LPG decline in the north—emphasize the need for targeted policy interventions to ensure balanced energy access nationwide.
