The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has made a sizable move to solve the issue in response to mounting worries about the quality of petrol available in Ghana.
The Head of Quality Control at the NPA, Ubeidalah Saeed, announced that the Authority has sanctioned the labeling of fuel pumps based on octane grades.
This move comes after several Ghanaians shared pictures on social media of damaged spark plugs, attributing the issues to the alleged poor quality of petrol being sold at various fuel stations. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Ubeidalah Saeed acknowledged the concerns and revealed that the NPA has been diligently working to resolve the situation.
Saeed clarified that, contrary to claims of tainted petrol, the real issue may be that vehicle owners are unintentionally using the wrong fuel for their cars. He emphasized the importance of the octane level in fuel, stating that it is a critical factor that can affect a car’s performance.
To address this, the NPA has decided to implement an octane-based labeling system for petrol pumps. Saeed explained, “The NPA, at our last management meeting, has sanctioned that next year we’re going to label the pumps for petrol to grade them on octane levels.” He further highlighted that there are two grades of petrol in Ghana – RON 91 (red) and the newly introduced RON 95 (green), which is a high-grade premium petrol suitable for high-performing vehicles.
This labeling initiative aims to empower consumers to make informed decisions about the type of petrol suitable for their vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and preventing potential damage.