VP Bawumia Commissions Ghana’s Automated Premix Fuel Dispensing and Monitoring System

Vice President Bawumia has commissioned Ghana’s Automated Premix Fuel Dispensing and Monitoring System aimed at bringing efficiency and credibility into the supply of Premix Fuel in Ghana.

The Automated Premix Fuel Dispensing and Monitoring System is a transformative project designed to redefine the landscape of Ghana’s fishing industry, today.

The groundbreaking initiative promises to eliminate the corruption, diversion, and other bottlenecks associated with the supply and distribution of premix fuel, ushering in an era of efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

With the launch of this system, fisherfolk can now directly access the quantity of premix fuel they require at the pumps, using their personalized Canoe Identification Cards containing their bio-and other data and linked to their vessels, instead of relying on middlemen and other interlocutors for supplies.

Premix fuel is a type of fuel that is used by fishermen in Ghana. It is a mixture of gasoline and kerosene, and it is subsidized by the government. Premix fuel is important for fishermen because it is a relatively affordable and efficient way to power their boats.

The Ghanaian government provides a subsidy on premix fuel to make it more affordable for fishermen. This is because fishing is a major source of income for many people in Ghana, and the government wants to help to ensure that fishermen can continue to make a living.

Premix fuel is also an efficient way to power boats. It burns cleaner than other types of fuel, and it produces less smoke. This is important for the environment, as it helps to reduce air pollution.

In addition, premix fuel is relatively easy to find in Ghana. There are many premix fuel stations located in fishing communities, so fishermen can easily refuel their boats.

Overall, premix fuel is an important resource for fishermen in Ghana. It is affordable, efficient, and easy to find. The government’s subsidy on premix fuel helps to make it more affordable for fishermen, and this helps to ensure that they can continue to make a living.

Here are some of the benefits of using premix fuel for fishermen in Ghana:

• Affordable: Premix fuel is subsidized by the government, which makes it more affordable for fishermen.
• Efficient: Premix fuel burns cleaner than other types of fuel, and it produces less smoke. This is important for the environment, as it helps to reduce air pollution.
• Easy to find: There are many premix fuel stations located in fishing communities, so fishermen can easily refuel their boats.
• Safe: Premix fuel is less flammable than other types of fuel, which makes it safer to use.

However, there are also some challenges associated with using premix fuel which the new Automated Premix Fuel Dispensing and Monitoring System will help address.

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It will help deal with reports of premix fuel shortages in some parts of Ghana. This can make it difficult for fishermen to get the fuel they need. The system will ensure the quality of the oil is not compromised since the Premix fuel can be diluted with other fuels, which can reduce its efficiency and increase emissions.

I commissioned the Automated Premix Fuel Dispensing and Monitoring System, a transformative project designed to redefine the landscape of Ghana’s fishing industry, today.

The groundbreaking initiative promises to eliminate the corruption, diversion and other bottlenecks… pic.twitter.com/698t7GRG9j

— Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (@MBawumia) September 5, 2023

Despite these challenges, premix fuel remains an important resource for fishermen in Ghana. The government’s effort and the introduction of the Automated Premix Fuel Dispensing and Monitoring System are expected to help address the challenges of premix fuel shortages and theft, while it is committed to providing fishermen with affordable and efficient fuel.