BOST Energies denies fuel contamination at Kumasi depot

BOST Energies Limited has dismissed reports alleging fuel contamination at its Kumasi Depot, describing the claims as false, inaccurate, and a misrepresentation of the facts surrounding a recent incident involving a tanker truck suspected of transporting adulterated petroleum products.

In a statement issued on June 22, 2026, the state-owned petroleum storage and distribution company said media publications suggesting that contaminated fuel had entered its depot were misleading and did not accurately reflect what transpired.

According to BOST Energies, the incident involved a tanker truck with registration number GN 8887-18, which arrived at the Kumasi Depot carrying a petroleum product that raised concerns during routine operational checks.

The company explained that, as part of its standard quality assurance and safety procedures, depot personnel detected anomalies in the product before it was discharged. Following the discovery, immediate control measures were implemented to prevent the product from entering the depot's storage system.

BOST said samples of the product were subsequently taken for internal laboratory analysis. The results of the tests indicated that the petroleum product did not meet the required industry specifications.

To ensure transparency and obtain an independent assessment, additional samples were sent to a third-party testing facility for further examination. The company noted that the external analysis confirmed the initial findings, establishing that the product was indeed off-specification.

Following the confirmation, BOST Energies said it formally notified the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and immediately impounded the tanker truck in line with regulatory requirements.

The company further disclosed that regulatory and administrative actions are currently being pursued against both the tanker driver and the transporter involved in the shipment.

BOST stressed that the incident should not be interpreted as fuel contamination at the Kumasi Depot, explaining that no fuel from the tanker truck was discharged into the depot's storage facilities.

According to the company, the successful identification and interception of the off-specification product demonstrate the effectiveness of its quality assurance systems and operational controls.

"It is worthy to note that the detection of the off-specification product is a clear demonstration of the effectiveness and robustness of the quality assurance systems and operational controls in place. At no point did the incident compromise the integrity of products within the depot's storage and distribution system, as no litre of product was discharged from the said vehicle," the statement said.

BOST Energies therefore urged the public to disregard reports claiming that fuel contamination had occurred at the Kumasi Depot, insisting that such assertions are unfounded and fail to accurately represent the circumstances of the incident.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence across its facilities. It also pledged to continue working closely with regulatory authorities to protect the integrity of petroleum products throughout Ghana's supply chain.

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