Entries by New Dawn

Liberia: House Seeks Further Tests On Bassa Oil Discovery

[New Dawn] The House of Representatives has called for additional scientific testing into the reported discovery of crude oil in Grand Bassa County, citing a lack of conclusive evidence to confirm the presence of commercially recoverable petroleum reso...

Liberia: Cllr. Scott Disputes Senators On Nocal

[New Dawn] Dispute centers on oversight and administrative roles in Liberia's petroleum sector

Liberia: LPRA Secures Technical Backing in U.S. Meetings

[New Dawn] Washington, D.C. -- The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has concluded a mission to Washington, D.C., securing commitments for technical support aimed at strengthening Liberia's petroleum governance ahead of the 2026 Direct Nego...

Liberia: Govt Adjusts Fuel Prices Amid Global Oil Market Pressure

[New Dawn] The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Commerce & Industry in consultation with the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), has announced an increase in the prices of gasoline (PMS) and fuel oil/diesel (AGO) on the Li...

Liberia: Fuel Price Surge Looms

[New Dawn] - The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), has cautioned Liberians to prepare for a potential rise in the prices of petroleum products as global market pressures intensify.

Liberia: Liberia Holds Fuel Prices Steady Despite Global Oil Volatility

[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia - March 5, 2026 - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), has announced new price ceilings for petroleum products nationwide, maintaining current pump pric...

Liberia: ‘Petroleum Is Vital to Our Nation’s Development.’

[New Dawn] In his statement unveiling NOCAL's new headquarters on 3rd Street in Sinkor, Monrovia, President Boakai states that petroleum resources are not optional but a driver of economic transformation.

Liberia: Oil or Leakage?

[New Dawn] The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has acknowledged public concerns surrounding reports of an oily substance discovered in Beon's Town, Grand Bassa County.