The Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee of Parliament has urged government to urgently release outstanding funds to the contractor implementing the nationwide premix fuel automation project, warning that delays are slowing down progress and affecting rollout targets.
The committee revealed that although 138 automated premix fuel stations have been installed across the country, only 64 are currently operational, with several others stalled due to unpaid arrears owed to the contractor.
Members of the committee made the appeal after inspecting selected automated premix fuel stations in Accra, where they assessed both operational status and challenges affecting completion of the remaining installations.
Committee Chairman, Godfred Seidu Jasaw, said the automation project remains a key intervention to fix long-standing inefficiencies in the premix fuel distribution system, including diversion and hoarding.
He explained that full deployment of the system is expected to improve accountability and ensure that premix fuel reaches fishermen directly without manipulation or shortages.
According to him, the technology has already shown positive results in operational stations, with users expressing satisfaction over its transparency and ease of access.
Dr Jasaw stressed that completing the full network of 300 planned stations would significantly strengthen distribution efficiency and reduce incentives for illegal diversion within the supply chain.
The committee is therefore calling for accelerated funding support to enable the contractor to resume stalled works and expand coverage nationwide.
They maintain that once fully operational, the automated system will enhance transparency, improve service delivery, and ensure fair access to premix fuel for fishing communities across Ghana.
