GOIL PLC has joined several other stakeholders in calling out the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) over what it describes as inconsistent and opaque laycan scheduling practices.
The company says this incompetent handling is directly contributing to fuel supply disruptions and higher prices at the pump.
Speaking at a stakeholder engagement forum, Acting CEO and Managing Director of GOIL, Edward Bawa, said the current lack of structure in the NPA’s laycan schedule has left oil marketing companies struggling to plan ahead, forcing them to rely on more expensive supply options.
“In Q2 alone, we’ve had only one laycan. The next shipment was pushed back without any clear communication,” Bawa said. “If we don’t get our expected shipment, we’re forced to buy from other Bulk Distribution Companies (BDCs). They add their margins, and then we add ours to cover overheads. By the time the fuel reaches the consumer, the price is much higher than it should be.” He explained.
The laycan schedule is a timeline set for petroleum product deliveries. GOIL believes the delays and last-minute changes often without explanation have distorted the market and undercut price stability.
Edward Bawa noted that GOIL, once the nation’s most affordable fuel provider, is now unable to maintain that edge due to systemic coordination failures at the NPA led by Lawyer Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe.
“GOIL used to be the cheapest option. But because we’re denied direct access due to scheduling issues, we’re forced to rely on intermediaries, which inflates prices. And yet, we’re still required to supply key institutions like the security services,” he said.
Despite these challenges, GOIL used the forum to announce a refurbishment plan covering all 270 of its service stations nationwide. The upgrade, scheduled for completion by December, is aimed at improving the customer experience and revitalizing the company’s image.
“People naturally gravitate toward well-kept and attractive places,” Bawa said. “We’ve seen what others have done with their stations, and we want to match—or exceed—that. By December, all 270 outlets will be upgraded.”
The refurbishment project is part of GOIL’s broader strategy to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic energy market.
