Ghana’s state-owned Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Company has reduced fuel exports to Burkina Faso and Mali as it prioritizes domestic availability.
The restrictions began in August amid tighter international supplies and a rise in diesel demand inside Ghana.
Burkina Faso requested about 80,000 tonnes for July and August but received roughly 40,000 tonnes, according to company figures.
Mali requested around 50,000 tonnes and received approximately 10,000 tonnes over the same period.
BOST supplies close to 30 percent of Ghana’s domestic fuel market, giving its storage and distribution decisions regional significance.
The episode highlights the exposure of landlocked Sahel economies to coastal supply routes, especially when global refining or shipping conditions tighten.
Ghana is also planning additional infrastructure, including a liquefied petroleum gas terminal at Tema and expanded storage capacity intended to improve resilience.
Source: Reuters
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