‎‎The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has clarified the production process of premix fuel as part of efforts to promote transparency and deepen public understanding of the product widely used by Ghana’s fishing communities.
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‎During a stakeholder engagement with the National Premix Fuel Committee on Monday, July 7, 2025, TOR’s Acting Managing Director, Edmond Kombat, explained that premix fuel is not an off the shelf product but a carefully blended mixture of gasoline and condensate.
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‎He noted that the blending is done with precision to meet the specific requirements of marine engines.
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‎Kombat emphasized that strict mixing ratios and safety protocols are critical to ensuring fuel efficiency and protecting engine lifespan especially for the country’s fisherfolk who rely heavily on the product.
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‎"Also, at Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), no product leaves the facility without undergoing strict verification protocols," he said.
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‎The engagement forms part of TOR’s broader push to increase transparency and correct misinformation about its role in the premix fuel supply chain.
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‎As Ghana’s sole producer of premix fuel, TOR has frequently faced criticism over supply disruptions and quality concerns issues it says often result from factors beyond its direct control.

By offering technical insights into the production process, the refinery hopes to reassert its expertise and rebuild public confidence.
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‎TOR also reaffirmed its commitment to improving national supply by investing in infrastructure upgrades, including additional storage tanks and a modernized loading gantry.
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‎Chairman of the National Premix Fuel Committee, Nelson Dafeamekpor, commended TOR for its openness and professionalism, and pledged closer collaboration to implement reforms that will enhance delivery, monitoring, and oversight.
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‎‎DR/SA