Airlines operating into Kotoka International Airport (KIA) are being urged to make prior refuelling arrangements with their service providers as Ghana faces an anticipated shortage of aviation fuel.

The advisory comes amid growing concerns that supply constraints could disrupt flight schedules if not promptly addressed. The directive is considered a precautionary measure aimed at minimising operational delays and ensuring the safety of airline operations.

Airlines are therefore expected to coordinate closely with fuel handlers ahead of arrival to avoid last-minute complications.

Citi News has gathered that the shortage stems from supply challenges among providers within the Joint User Hydrant Installation (JUHI) system at the airport.

The two main direct suppliers of aviation fuel to airlines—TotalEnergies and Shell—have indefinitely suspended refuelling services at KIA due to the constraints.

The suspension, which took immediate effect, applies to ad-hoc or spot flights and also affects existing fuel orders. This development has raised concerns about possible disruptions to scheduled airline operations.

As of now, management at Kotoka International Airport is yet to officially comment on the matter or announce mitigation measures to address the fuel supply gap.

Meanwhile, sources say the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), which oversees fuel supply and distribution at the airport, is actively engaging stakeholders to stabilise the situation and prevent any further escalation.