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Ghana to Process Local Crude at Tema Refinery, Cutting Import Costs
By reducing reliance on imported fuel, Ghana lowers its dollar-denominated import bill, easing pressure on the cedi's exchange rate. A sustained improvement in trade balance could support the cedi's value against the dollar, making USD/GHS trade lower over time.
Catalysts
- ▼ Lower fuel import bill
- ▼ Trade balance improvement
Risk Factors
- ▲ Broad dollar strength overriding local factors
- ▲ Delays in refinery local crude processing
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How does local crude usage affect the Ghanaian cedi?
It reduces demand for dollars to pay for fuel imports, which could strengthen the cedi over time if savings are significant.
What could derail the positive cedi impact?
A stronger U.S. dollar or failure to supply enough local crude to the refinery could limit trade balance gains and cedi appreciation.