Fishermen and fishmongers in the Komenda Edina Eguafo-Abrem Municipality of the Central Region report that the inconsistent supply of premix fuel is disrupting smooth fishing activities during this Christmas period.
A news team visited the Edina fishing market to assess whether fishing activities are thriving.
After observing over the past week, it has become apparent that fishermen are not securing regular catches due to the erratic fuel supply.
Araba Eyinba, a fishermonger, due to the scarcity of premix fuel, the fishermen are compelled to purchase petrol and diesel at fuel pumps, which are exceedingly expensive.
Consequently, after the fish are caught and brought to them (fishermongers), they too must raise the prices of their sales.
Efua Esoun, a fishmonger, notes that aside from the irregular supply of premix fuel, which is not forthcoming, other items that fishermen purchase to support them before setting off to sea have become very expensive.
Sometimes, they spend two to five days at sea before returning home. This season is particularly challenging for the fishermen to catch more fish.
Story by Bismark Mensah@A/R.