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Fuel prices in Ghana

Check the latest available petrol, diesel, and LPG snapshot for Ghana in GHS. Use this page to plan generator spend, compare Ghana with other African countries, and sanity-check transport or household fuel budgets.

Updated Mar 10, 2026 · Latest available prices · Verify locally before purchase.

Generator cost estimate in Ghana

A 5 KVA petrol generator running 8 hours per day for 26 days per month uses about 312 litres monthly in this simple planning model.

Monthly estimateGHS 5,460

$368.16 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisGHS 17.5/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Ghana fuel prices

AfroFuel shows Ghana prices in local currency first because households, drivers, shops, and procurement teams usually pay locally. The USD values are secondary comparison figures for checking Ghana against the wider African table.

In this snapshot, Ghana petrol is close to the West Africa average. Prices may still differ between Accra, Kumasi, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Ghana?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Ghana at GHS 17.5/L, with a USD comparison of $1.18/L. Prices can vary between Accra, Kumasi, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Ghana?

Diesel is shown at GHS 17.8/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.20/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Ghana?

LPG is listed at GHS 16.5/kg in the snapshot. AfroFuel displays LPG per kilogram so households and small businesses can compare cylinder refill costs more easily.

How much does a 5 KVA generator cost to run in Ghana?

Using a simple 5 KVA estimate of 1.5 litres per hour for 8 hours per day and 26 days per month, monthly petrol spend is about GHS 5,460, or $368.16 for comparison.

When were these Ghana fuel prices updated?

This country page uses the latest available AfroFuel row updated Mar 10, 2026. Treat it as a planning estimate and verify the local pump, depot, or supplier price before buying fuel or quoting transport.

Can I compare Ghana with another African country?

Yes. Use the comparison tool to compare Ghana against nearby West Africa markets or any other country in the AfroFuel table.