The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has launched the pilot phase of the government’s 24-Hour Economy Programme in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector as part of efforts to improve productivity, service delivery and economic growth.

The initiative forms part of the broader economic transformation agenda of President John Dramani Mahama aimed at enhancing efficiency across key sectors of the economy.

According to the NPA Chief Executive Officer, Godwin Tameklo, the programme is expected to strengthen the petroleum supply chain, improve customer service delivery, expand economic activity and create employment opportunities within the downstream sector.

Speaking at the launch in Accra on Tuesday, he said the pilot phase will be implemented in selected facilities across four regions — Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western and Northern Regions.

Under the programme, 268 fuel stations, eight petroleum depots and two refineries — the Tema Oil Refinery and Sentuo Oil Refinery — will operate under the new framework.

He explained that the phased rollout is intended to allow authorities to test operational systems, refine implementation models and ensure that the transition to a 24-hour operational structure is efficient, safe and sustainable.

The NPA said the initiative represents a major step toward modernising Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector while supporting continuous economic activity across the country.