The ECOWAS Directorate of Energy and Mines organized a study tour from July 13-15, 2026, in Accra, Ghana, on the implementation of ECOWAS Directive C/DIR.1/9/2020 on Harmonized Specifications for automative fuels (Gasoline and Diesel) and fuel quality enforcement. The study tour was attended by senior officials from ECOWAS member states’ ministries in charge of hydrocarbons, downstream petroleum regulatory authorities, national petroleum companies and refineries. Director, Energy & Mines, ECOWAS Commission, commended the NPA management for agreeing to host the event and share Ghana’s valuable experience of fuel quality regulation and market surveillance with other ECOWAS member states. He emphasized that the study tour is taking place at a pivotal time, as ECOWAS member states are working to strengthen the downstream petroleum sector and advance regional integration in the hydrocarbon sector. The three-day study tour provides a platform for ECOWAS Member States to exchange experiences, share best practices, and deepen cooperation on the implementation of harmonized fuel quality specifications.