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Premix fuel is an in-country blend of fuel, made for use by the fishing industry. It has similar properties to gasoline, but with an octane number of 82. It is highly subsidized by the Ghanaian Government to make it affordable to the fishing communities. It is dyed blue to differentiate it from other fuels.

Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) is the third product of the refinery stream. It is mainly used as a cooking fuel in Ghana. The product is highly subsidized, to make it affordable for domestic use. The product is distributed from the Tema Oil Refinery.

Liquified Petroleum Gas is the most volatile product of the refinery process. It is widely used in Ghana as a domestic fuel and has been highly promoted due to its environmentally friendly properties. Locally, LPG has become popular as an auto gas. The product is subsidized to encourage its use instead of firewood.