Prices of petroleum products are expected to record marginal increases at the pump from October 1, 2026, driven by higher international oil prices and a depreciation of the cedi, the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has projected. The Chamber’s pricing outlook for the first pricing window of October indicates increases in the prices of petrol, diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). According to COMAC, petrol prices could rise by up to 3.31%, potentially pushing the price to about GH¢17.91 per litre. Diesel prices are projected to increase by between 3.32% and 5.60%, with the price potentially reaching GH¢19.60 per litre. LPG is also expected to record an increase of about 2.25%, taking the projected price to approximately GH¢17.06 per kilogram. International oil prices COMAC attributed the expected increases largely to developments on the international oil market, particularly rising crude oil and refined petroleum product prices, as well as the depreciation of the cedi. T...