The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Edudzi Tamakloe, has revealed that the Authority is reviewing its fines to make them more punitive in a bid to clamp down on the proliferation of illegal fuel stations across the country.
Speaking on the matter while addressing the press on June 21, 2025, Tamakloe stressed that current penalties are not deterrent enough, citing instances where individuals simply pay relatively low fines and continue operations.
“If you have a situation where penalties or fees for setting up a legal fuel station are maybe, say, GH₵30,000, I’m just saying, then it is not punitive enough. The person can just put it in the legal; when he is caught, he will just come and pay 30,000 and go,” he said.
He indicated that the NPA intends to engage Parliament to ensure that the new fines are steep enough to serve as a deterrent, yet still reasonable under the circumstances.
“We will have that conversation with the MPs. One that is also reasonable under the circumstances. Immediately,” he stated.
The move is part of broader efforts by the NPA to sanitise the fuel retail sector and ensure safety and compliance across the board.
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