File photo of a fuel station
A surprise inspection by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has confirmed that most fuel stations and refilling plants in the Volta and parts of the Greater Accra Regions are adhering to safety and operational standards.
According to a report by gbconline.com, the unannounced audit, COMAC’s third this year, is part of the Chamber’s broader efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and high performance within Ghana’s petroleum sector.
The operation was led by COMAC CEO Dr Riverson Oppong, Acting Head of Compliance and Operations Billey-Abdullah Al-Assad, and Compliance Officer Courage Agblevor.
The team visited 100 fuel outlets in locations including Kpeve, Hohoe, Ho, Sogakope, Keta, and Ada.
These surprise visits aimed to provide an accurate picture of day-to-day operations, with a focus on safety protocols and customer service.
Dr Oppong noted that while the majority of stations performed well, some fuel dispensers were found to be delivering inaccurate volumes, either above or below the correct measure.
These discrepancies will be reported to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and the Ghana Standards Authority for further investigation.
“We’re committed to protecting consumers and ensuring fair business practices,” Dr Oppong stated.
He also commended the professionalism and customer care displayed by most station attendants, adding that such standards help to build public trust in the petroleum sector.
Despite the generally positive findings, a few attendants reported customer concerns about fuel pricing, particularly over why prices differed between stations.
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