How Much Is Palm oil in Accra Today?
Palm oil medians at ₵60 per 1.5L bottle at Makola today. It is typically cheapest in February, March, April and May.
Makola price
single-market this week
Category
9 items tracked
Season now
no strong season
Price driver
feed & input costs
Palm oil price by market
| Market | Price / 1.5L bottle |
|---|---|
| Makola Market | ₵60 |
Priced at Makola Market this week. For a market-by-market comparison, see the official 2025 baseline below.
Palm oil across markets — official baseline
The only published Makola-vs-Agbogbloshie-vs-Tema comparison — MoFA SRID retail prices, ₵ per kilogram. Each market's latest 2025 reading (dates vary), so read it as an official reference rather than a same-week snapshot. Today's headline above is quoted per 1.5L bottle at Makola.
| Market | ₵ / kg | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Marketlowest | ₵19.0 | 2025-07-03 |
| Tema Community 1 Market | ₵30.0 | 2025-10-29 |
When is palm oil cheapest?
Typically cheapest in February, March, April and May, and priciest around November and December. Seasonal outlook, not a price prediction.
Why palm oil moves
Palm oil is largely local, with the main pressing season around February–May bringing the freshest and cheapest supply. Prices tend to firm toward the festive season in December, when demand for cooking oil peaks.
Palm oil price history at Makola
9 snapshots · ₵52 on 2026-03-19 → ₵60 on 2026-07-18 · ₵ per 1.5L bottle
Palm oil in the kitchen
Palm oil is the base fat for red stews, red-red beans and many soups.
Other staples we track — compare today's Makola prices:
Common questions
- Palm oil costs about ₵60 per 1.5L bottle at Makola. Prices are open-market quotes and run 30–60% below supermarket shelves.
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