Ghana’s Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has appealed to the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) and International Oil Traders to prioritise the interest of Ghana in their operations.
The Energy Minister made the call when he met the Chamber of Bulk Distributors (CBOD) and International Oil Traders (IOT) at the Conference room of the National Petroleum Authority.
The meeting was essentially to discuss and address challenges that currently confront the industry.
Dr Opoku Prempeh told the parties that government is keen on not only ensuring the availability of fuel but its quality.
He further highlighted that government is very much interested in protecting consumers across the entire downstream petroleum value chain and ensuring payment of realistic prices by consumers.
“As we strive not to kill competition in the industry, encouraging the making of profits, I asked these companies to ensure that the right things are done in the supreme interest of our country” he said.
The BDCs and IOT assured the Minister of their readiness to collaborate with their regulator in the provision of efficient service to consumers in the wake of global challenges.
