Airlines have been urged to coordinate closely with fuel handlers before arrival
Airlines operating through Kotoka International Airport (KIA) have been advised to make prior refuelling arrangements with their service providers as Ghana braces for a potential shortage of aviation fuel.
The advisory, issued as a precautionary measure, aims to minimise operational delays and ensure flight safety amid concerns that limited fuel supply could disrupt schedules in the coming days.
Airlines have been urged to coordinate closely with fuel handlers before arrival to avoid last-minute complications.
According to citinewsroom.com report, the anticipated shortage stems from supply challenges within the Joint User Hydrant Installation (JUHI) system at KIA. The situation has forced the two main suppliers of aviation fuel, TotalEnergies and Shell, to suspend refuelling services indefinitely.
The suspension, which took immediate effect, affects both ad-hoc or spot flights and existing fuel orders, raising concerns over possible disruptions to scheduled airline operations.
Management of Kotoka International Airport has yet to officially comment on the matter or outline contingency measures to address the fuel shortfall.
However, sources indicate that the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), which regulates fuel supply and distribution at the airport, is in active talks with stakeholders to stabilise the situation and prevent further escalation.
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