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June 13, 2026
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UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year
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Key Points
- The UK government has committed to banning imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by January 1, 2027.
- This ban is part of the UK's package of sanctions against Moscow following the war in Ukraine.
- The prohibition extends to refined products made from Russian crude oil in third countries, with a temporary import licence under fortnightly review.
- The decision has drawn criticism for potentially providing billions in financing to Russia's war machine due to the delayed full implementation.
- Global oil prices have recently risen, with Brent crude increasing from around $70 to $87 per barrel, partly due to the US/Israel-Iran conflict impacting trade routes.
Why This Matters
While this article focuses on UK sanctions, the global oil price fluctuations it highlights are highly relevant to Ghana. As an oil-importing nation, increased prices for diesel and jet fuel directly translate to higher domestic fuel costs, impacting transportation, industrial operations, and overall inflation for Ghanaian citizens and businesses.
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The Akosombo substation fire incident should never have escalated: ASEC calls for stronger protection systems, fire response and redundancy
- The Akosombo Substation fire was caused by insulation failure due to ageing infrastructure, not sabotage, according to the investigation committee.
- The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) commends the investigation and the Ministry's commitment to implementing recommendations, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen Ghana's transmission infrastructure.
- ASEC identified critical technical deficiencies, including insufficient protection coordination, lack of redundancy, and a reactive maintenance culture.
- Key recommendations include mandatory Infrared (IR) thermographic inspections, improved fire detection and automatic suppression systems, and comprehensive reviews of protection coordination.
- ASEC strongly advocates for a shift from reactive to predictive maintenance strategies, leveraging modern technologies like AI and condition monitoring to prevent future incidents.
June 13, 2026
Moderate to heavy rains expected across parts of Ghana – GMet warns
- The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued an impact-based weather alert for Saturday, June 13, 2026.
- The alert warns of moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible localised flooding across various parts of Ghana.
- Coastal and inland areas, including Western, Central, Greater Accra, and Volta regions, are expected to experience rainstorms early morning.
- The northern sector, encompassing Upper East, North East, Northern, Upper West, and Savannah regions, is also forecast to face significant thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
- Residents are advised to be alert, avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose objects, and stay away from floodwaters due to potential damage to structures, transportation disruption, and flooding.
June 12, 2026
Built environment professionals call for metropolitan governance reforms to address Ghana’s urban challenges
- Built environment professionals in Ghana are calling for urgent reforms to the country's metropolitan governance system.
- The call addresses pressing urban challenges like infrastructure, transportation, sanitation, flooding, and land-use management.
- Experts from various institutions highlighted that fragmented governance, despite decentralization, hinders coordinated planning and service delivery across urban areas.
- They advocate for integrated metropolitan governance frameworks, transcending administrative boundaries, and stronger implementation of existing legislative frameworks.
- Participants plan to develop a Joint Position Paper with policy recommendations and establish a collaborative platform for ongoing engagement on urban development.