Dr. Yussif Sulemana, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, has assured Ghanaians that the country is not facing an immediate fuel supply shortage despite rising tensions in the Middle East.

His remarks come amid concerns over a potential oil crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which analysts warn could disrupt global oil supply routes. Global crude oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, reflecting market volatility.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, March 9, 2026, Dr. Sulemana confirmed that Ghana currently has sufficient fuel stocks to meet short-term demand.

“We are not immediately threatened by the supply or the availability of the product. What we are immediately threatened with is the price. Are we able to maintain the price? That is a big question that we are looking at,” he said.

He explained that while global disruptions could eventually impact markets, Ghana’s priority is ensuring adequate fuel availability in the country.

According to Dr. Sulemana, the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has been working closely with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to maintain stable supply levels. “We have only to ensure that we maintain the availability of supply. After we made the announcement, we have been working closely with the NPA, and they have given us the assurance that we can go beyond the five weeks,” he noted.

He further revealed that additional fuel shipments are already at the country’s ports and will soon be discharged, potentially extending Ghana’s fuel reserves. “We have some ships that have been docked at the harbour, ready to discharge. So, if these ships are discharged, we can go up to 10 weeks,” he added.

Dr. Sulemana’s assurance provides temporary relief amid global oil market uncertainty, highlighting the government’s efforts to safeguard fuel availability for Ghanaian consumers.