The National Petroleum Authority has announced that 268 fuel stations, eight fuel depots, and two oil refineries across four regions will be captured under the phased implementation of the government’s 24-hour economy programme within the downstream petroleum sector.
Speaking at the launch of the pilot phase of the initiative, the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, said the programme is expected to significantly improve operational efficiency, fuel distribution, and economic activity in the petroleum industry.
According to him, the pilot phase will initially be implemented in selected facilities within the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and Northern regions.
“This programme will be rolled out in phases beginning with selected facilities across four regions of Ghana namely Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western and Northern regions. We are looking at covering 268 fuel stations, eight depots and operating in two oil refineries,” he stated.
Mr Tameklo explained that the phased rollout would allow authorities to assess operations, improve systems, and ensure a safe and sustainable transition into a full-scale 24-hour operational model.
“This will enable us to test systems, refine operational models and ensure that the transition is sufficient, safe and sustainable,” he added.
The Presidential Advisor on the government’s 24 Hour Economy initiative, Goosie Tanoh, also noted that the pilot implementation in the downstream petroleum sector is expected to boost productivity and support increased economic output.
According to him, the initiative forms part of broader efforts to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and maximise the productive capacity of critical sectors of the economy through round-the-clock operations.
