An estimated 199.56 million litres of petroleum products went unaccounted for in 2025, resulting in a revenue loss of about GHC 620.56 million in taxes and regulatory levies, according to the FY 2025 Analysis of Petroleum Product Volumes – Full Year Review by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC).
The report, published in April 2026 in Accra, indicates that the unaccounted volume represents about 2.1% of total national fuel supply for the year.
COMAC notes that the loss reflects gaps in tracking and distribution within the downstream petroleum value chain, even as total fuel consumption rose by 15.29% to 7.45 billion litres in 2025.
The report highlights that rising demand across transport, industry, and especially the power sector continues to drive overall fuel consumption, but also underscores persistent challenges in monitoring and accounting for petroleum product flows.
COMAC, which represents Oil and LPG Marketing Companies in Ghana, says the findings point to the need for improved regulatory oversight and stronger tracking systems to safeguard public revenue and enhance efficiency in the downstream sector.
