Ghana Gasoline & Diesel Prices (May 2026) — GHS/Liter | DailyFuels
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Ghana Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Exchange rates live  ·  Updated: 2026-05-25
Retail Pump Prices — Ghana USD / LITER
Fuel Type USD / Liter GHS / Liter vs World Avg
⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) $1.370 ₵ 1.370 -10.7%
🚛 Diesel $1.410 ₵ 1.410 -8.1%
🔵 LPG / Autogas N/A
⚡ Electric (kWh) $0.180 ₵ 0.180
⚡ Electric Business (kWh) $0.170 ₵ 0.170
🔥 Natural Gas (m³) N/A
🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) N/A
💧 Kerosene N/A
🌡 Heating Oil N/A

Gasoline Price in Ghana Today

The current retail gasoline price in Ghana is $1.370 per liter, updated weekly from official energy agencies. This figure includes all applicable taxes and any active government subsidies. Use the comparison table above to benchmark gasoline against diesel, LPG, and electricity costs in this market.

Diesel Price in Ghana

Diesel in Ghana costs $1.410 per liter at retail. Diesel prices generally track global crude oil benchmarks but can deviate based on local refinery capacity, road logistics costs, and differential tax treatment versus gasoline. Commercial and agricultural fleet rates may not reflect consumer pump prices.

How Ghana Compares Globally

Ghana gasoline ($1.370/L) is 10.7% below the global average of $1.534/L. DailyFuels tracks 133+ countries — crude oil benchmarks, domestic taxation, and subsidy programs all explain the large price differences between nations worldwide.

Historical Price Trend

Fuel prices in Ghana respond to global crude oil market shifts, exchange rate movements, seasonal demand cycles, and government decisions on taxes or subsidies. All prices are reviewed and updated weekly, ensuring you always see the most current data available for this market.

Fuel Affordability Index GASOLINE · AVG WAGE
76
minutes of work per liter
634.5%
of daily income for a full tank (40L)
50.76
hours of work for a full tank (40L)
Based on average monthly wage of $190 USD. Gasoline price: $1.370/L.
About Fuel Prices in Ghana

As of 2026-05-25, the retail price of gasoline in Ghana is $1.370 per liter, and diesel costs $1.410 per liter. Ghana’s gasoline price is 10.7% below the global average of $1.534 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.180 per kWh.


Ghana has domestic oil or gas production, which reduces import dependency and helps moderate retail fuel prices. Prices are also shaped by local refinery capacity, distribution infrastructure, and tax policy.


Based on an average monthly wage of $190 USD, a worker in Ghana needs approximately 76 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 634.5% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.


Ghana is one of 133 countries tracked by DailyFuels across Africa and worldwide. All fuel prices are sourced from official government energy agencies and updated weekly, standardized to USD per liter for global comparison.


All prices reflect the latest weekly pump price surveys from verified market data sources. Local currency amounts (GHS / ₵) update automatically with live exchange rates.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
As of 2026-05-25, gasoline in Ghana costs $1.370 per liter — 10.7% below the global average of $1.534/L.
Ghana has domestic oil or gas production, which reduces import dependency and helps moderate retail fuel prices. Prices are also shaped by local refinery capacity, distribution infrastructure, and tax policy.
Prices for Ghana are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers.
DailyFuels currently tracks the following fuels in Ghana: Gasoline, Diesel, Electricity, Electricity (Business). Data is presented in USD per liter (or per kWh for electricity).
Ghana gasoline is priced at $1.370/L versus a global average of $1.534/L — a difference of 10.7% (below). Explore the Rankings page to see Ghana's position among all tracked countries.
Global Commodity Prices & Local Impact BENCHMARK · USD
Commodity Market Price Raw Cost Retail Here Gov't Factor
🛢 Brent Crude $100.21 /bbl $0.750 /L $1.370 +82.7%
🛢 WTI Crude $96.60 /bbl $0.728 /L $1.370 +88.2%
🔥 Natural Gas $3.02 /MMBtu $0.133 /m³ no data
⚡ Lithium ETF $85.28 /share indirect $0.180
☢ Uranium ETF $48.96 /share indirect $0.180
30-Day Commodity Price Effect 30D · PASS-THROUGH

How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here

Commodity Commodity Δ30D Retail Δ30D Pass-Through
🛢 Brent Crude -7.9% -3.5%
44%
🛢 WTI Crude -5.8% -3.5%
60%
🔥 Natural Gas +8.3%
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