# Ghana Supplies 40% of Burkina Faso Fuel

> Ghana now supplies 40% of Burkina Faso’s fuel, up from 15% two years ago.
- Title: Ghana Supplies 40% of Burkina Faso Fuel · The Rio Times
- Summary: Ghana now supplies 40% of Burkina Faso’s fuel, up from 15% two years ago. Ghanaian officials claim Ghana supplies 40% of Burkina Faso’s fuel needs, up from…
- Keywords: ghana, burkina faso, fuel, tema oil refinery, sonabhy, petroleum, energy, news, world, politics, Supplies, Burkina
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/ghana-supplies-40-percent-burkina-faso-fuel
- Author: Amina Diarra
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:52:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ghana, burkina faso, fuel, tema oil refinery, sonabhy, petroleum, energy, news, world, politics
## Ghana Supplies 40% of Burkina Faso Fuel
Ghanaian officials say Ghana now supplies about 40% of Burkina Faso’s fuel needs, up from 15% two years ago.
## Tema Oil Refinery Talks
A delegation from Burkina Faso’s state fuel company SONABHY met Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery executives in Tema on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
## Energy Minister’s Statement
Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor said Ghana’s share of Burkina Faso’s petroleum transit reached 40%.
## Managing Director’s Claim
Tema Oil Refinery managing director Edmond Kombat said Ghana supplies 40% of Burkina Faso’s petroleum needs.
## Why the Number Matters
Ghana’s coastal location makes it a key fuel gateway for landlocked Burkina Faso, which has no coastline.
## What Is Not Known
No tonnage, value, or contract details were published, and the 40% figure may measure supply, transit, or consumption.
## Next Steps
Ghana and Burkina Faso have not announced any new deals, contracts, or pricing for fuel transit.
## Key takeaway

Ghanaian officials claim Ghana supplies 40% of Burkina Faso’s fuel needs, up from 15% in two years.