Leading indigenous petroleum marketing company, Star Oil Company Ltd., remitted a total of GH¢1.81 billion in taxes, statutory levies and industry margins to the state during the first half of 2026, underscoring its contribution to government revenue and Ghana’s petroleum sector.
The company disclosed the figures in its half-year operational review ending June 2026, which also highlighted its expanding nationwide presence, growing fuel volumes and employment generation.
According to the report, Custom Duties on Fuel accounted for the largest share of payments to the state, amounting to GH¢1,449,879,266.
Beyond customs duties, Star Oil made substantial contributions through various statutory petroleum industry margins and taxes.
These included GH¢114,846,163 paid into the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF) Margin, GH¢108,643,130 for the Primary Distribution Margin, and GH¢50,899,104 for the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) Margin.
The company also paid GH¢37,919,276 as the Fuel Marking Margin, GH¢27,956,874 in Withholding Tax and PAYE, GH¢15,625,937 in Corporate Income Tax, GH¢3,125,205 under the Growth and Sustainability Levy, and GH¢288,297 as the LPG Component.
Combined, the various taxes, levies and statutory margins remitted by the company amounted to GH¢1,809,183,251 during the six-month period.
The review also highlighted Star Oil’s growing operational footprint across the country.
The company currently operates a network of 260 filling stations, giving it a 15 per cent share of Ghana’s retail petroleum market.
In terms of operations, Star Oil recorded a total petroleum movement of 507,440,910 litres during the first six months of 2026, reflecting its significant role in the distribution of petroleum products across the country.
The report further indicated that the company employs 3,024 people, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s major indigenous employers in the downstream petroleum industry.
The half-year figures underscore Star Oil’s growing contribution to domestic revenue mobilisation while expanding its market presence and supporting employment within Ghana’s energy sector
